What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima?

The fastest way to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct train between Lake Biwa and Hiroshima?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Hiroshima via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima?

The distance between Lake Biwa and Hiroshima is 352 km. The road distance is 405.9 km.

How do I travel from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Biwa to Hiroshima train from?

Lake Biwa to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Where does the Lake Biwa to Hiroshima train arrive?

Lake Biwa to Hiroshima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Can I drive from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Biwa to Hiroshima is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima.

Where can I stay near Hiroshima?

There are 758+ hotels available in Hiroshima.

Lake Biwa to Hiroshima - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Hiroshima by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Hiroshimatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 12m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain JR Kyoto Line / ...
2. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Hiroshima BCbus
7h 25m
¥4,863–11,245
Drive 405.9 km
1. Drive from Shiga to Hiroshimacar 405.9 km
5h 20m
¥6,173–8,916

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Distance: 352.5 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Hiroshima hourly, and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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