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How to get fromHilton Kyoto to Lake Biwaby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Hilton Kyoto to Lake Biwa by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Otsukyotrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    28 min
    ¥440–530

  2. Subway, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Kyotoshiyakushomae to Yamashinasubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai
    2. Take the train from Yamashina to Otsukyotrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    28 min
    ¥370–453

  3. Drive 52.9 km

    1. Drive from Hilton Kyoto to Shigacar car 52.9 km
    56 min
    ¥920–1,329

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hilton Kyoto to Shigataxi taxi 52.9 km
    56 min
    ¥22,000–27,000

  5. Subway, train via Kamisakaemachi

    1. Take the subway from Kyotoshiyakushomae to Misasagisubway subway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
    2. Take the train from Misasagi to Kamisakaemachitrain train [98136] Keihan Keishin
    32 min
    ¥507–607

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  • Distance: 15.1 km
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Hilton Kyoto, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Otsukyo every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210–300 and the journey takes 11 min.

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