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How to get fromHimeji to Lake Biwaby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Himeji to Lake Biwa by train or car

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain train Sakura
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain train Kodama / ...
    1h 20m

  2. Train via Nishinomiya

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Higashi-Himeji to Ashiyatrain train A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2h 26m
    ¥2,183–3,119

  3. Drive 171.1 km

    1. Drive from Himeji to Shigacar car 171.1 km
    2h 21m
    ¥2,972–4,292

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    1h 22m

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  • Distance: 134.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Himeji to Otsukyo via Shin Osaka, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 1h 20m.

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