There are 3 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Nagoya by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako / ...
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
1h 1mDrive 89.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiga to Nagoyacar 89.2 km
1h 17m¥1,534–2,215Train via Nagahama
- Take the train from Zeze to Maibaratrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
- Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain [19193] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
3h 24m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Biwa to Nagoya is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Biwa to Nagoya is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Biwa to Nagoya. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Nagoya via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Lake Biwa and Nagoya is 146 km. The road distance is 89.2 km.
The best way to get from Lake Biwa to Nagoya without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Lake Biwa to Nagoya, including transfers.
Lake Biwa to Nagoya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Zeze station.
Lake Biwa to Nagoya train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Biwa to Nagoya is 89 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Lake Biwa to Nagoya.
There are 1142+ hotels available in Nagoya.
What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Nagoya, Japan?
You can take a train from Zeze to Nagoya via Kyōto and Kyoto in around 1h 1m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Zeze to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥220–310
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Zeze to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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