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How to get fromIse to Lake Biwaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ise to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Iseshi to Kyōtotrain train Shimakaze Sightseeing Limited Express / ...
    2h 34m
    ¥3,965–4,796

  2. Drive 114.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ise to Shigacar car 114.9 km
    1h 46m
    ¥1,994–2,880

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ujiyamada to Tsutrain train Limited Express
    2. Take the bus from Tsu to Kyotobus bus
    3h 51m
    ¥4,156–4,512

  4. Train via Kashihara

    1. Take the train from Iseshi to Yamato-Yagitrain train Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain train Limited Express / ...
    3h 14m
    ¥4,405–5,407

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  • Distance: 167.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

Kintetsu Railway Limited Express operates a train from Iseshi to Kyōto 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,700–4,500 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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