What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Otsu port?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Otsu port is to train which costs ¥210 - ¥300 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Otsu port?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Otsu port is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Otsu port?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyōto and arriving at Otsukyo. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Kyoto to Otsu port?

The distance between Kyoto and Otsu port is 13 km. The road distance is 14.4 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Otsu port without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Otsu port without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs ¥210 - ¥300.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Otsu port?

The train from Kyōto to Otsukyo takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Otsu port train from?

Kyoto to Otsu port train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.

Where does the Kyoto to Otsu port train arrive?

Kyoto to Otsu port train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Otsukyo station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Otsu port?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Otsu port is 14 km. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Kyoto to Otsu port.

Where can I stay near Otsu port?

There are 3696+ hotels available in Otsu port.

Kyoto to Otsu port - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Otsu port by train, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kyōto to Otsukyotrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
37 min
¥210–300
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Nijojomae to Misasagisubway [142350] Kyoto City Subway Tozai / ...
2. Take the train from Misasagi to Biwako-Hamaotsutrain [98136] Keihan Keishin
45 min
¥520–623
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Otsu porttaxi 14.4 km
19 min
¥5,500–7,000
Drive 14.4 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Otsu portcar 14.4 km
19 min
¥251–362

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Distance: 13.4 km
Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Otsu port, 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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