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How to get fromLake Biwa to Amanohashidateby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Amanohashidatetrain train Hashidate
    3h 40m
    ¥2,013–2,895

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Amanohashidate Stationbus bus
    4h 10m
    ¥3,723–3,809

  3. Drive 161.9 km

    1. Drive from Shiga to Amanohashidatecar car 161.9 km
    2h 35m
    ¥2,812–4,062

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nishimaizuru-ekibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Amanohashidatetrain train [166386] Kyoto Tango Railway Miyamai/Miyatoyo / ...
    4h 38m
    ¥3,263–3,495

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  • Distance: 136.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Amanohashidate 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,600 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Tango Kairiku Kotsu Tankai operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Amanohashidate Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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