There are 4 ways to get from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Amanohashidate to Kyōtotrain Hashidate
3h 5m¥2,056–2,858Bus
- Take the bus from Amanohashidate Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
3h 22m¥3,710–3,800Drive 161.1 km
- Drive from Amanohashidate to Shigacar 161.1 km
2h 37m¥2,771–4,003Train, bus
- Take the train from Amanohashidate to Nishimaizurutrain [166370] Kyoto Tango Railway Miyamai/Miyatoyo / ...
- Take the bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
4h 14m¥3,273–3,493
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa is to train which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Amanohashidate station to Lake Biwa station. However, there are services departing from Amanohashidate Station and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa. However, there are services departing from Amanohashidate and arriving at Zeze via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Amanohashidate and Lake Biwa is 137 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.
The best way to get from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa, including transfers.
Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai, depart from Amanohashidate Station.
Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Amanohashidate station.
The best way to get from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Amanohashidate, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Amanohashidate to Kyōto 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai operates a bus from Amanohashidate Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 33m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Amanohashidate to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- tankai.jp
Bus from Amanohashidate Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- tankai.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Amanohashidate to Lake Biwa.
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