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How to get fromKobe to Biwako Valleyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Biwako Valley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 31m

  2. Drive 106.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kobe to Biwako Valleycar car 106.6 km
    1h 42m
    ¥1,850–2,672

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya Station to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Horaitrain train
    2h 42m
    ¥4,473–5,570

  4. Train via Motomachi

    1. Take the train from Motomachi to Kyōtotrain train JR Kyoto Line
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    2h 26m
    ¥3,636–4,726

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  • Distance: 106 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Biwako Valley via Kyoto, Kyōto, and Shiga in around 1h 31m.

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