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

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There are 5 ways to get from Namba to Biwako Valley by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Kyoto

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 40m

  2. Drive 83.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Namba to Biwako Valleycar car 83.2 km
    1h 27m
    ¥1,444–2,086

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nanba Station, Osaka to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus N
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Horaitrain train
    2h 32m
    ¥4,207–5,208

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 58m
    ¥3,330–4,319

  5. Train via Kyoto #2

    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Tambabashitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    2h 4m
    ¥3,330–4,683

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  • Distance: 84.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a subway from Namba to Biwako Valley via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Kyoto, Kyōto, and Shiga in around 1h 40m.

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