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How to get fromNara-shi to Biwako Valleyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nara-shi to Biwako Valley by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 53m
    ¥3,161–4,067

  2. Drive 68.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara-shi to Biwako Valleycar car 68.9 km
    1h 14m
    ¥1,196–1,727

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus T
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3h 28m
    ¥5,468–6,655

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nara-shi to Biwako Valleytaxi taxi 68.9 km
    1h 14m
    ¥25,000–31,000

  5. Train via Heijo

    1. Take the train from Heijo to Kyōtotrain train B: Kyoto Line Local
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain train [22983] JR Kosei / ...
    1h 55m
    ¥3,098–3,853

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  • Distance: 79.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Biwako Valley via Kyōto and Shiga in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nara-ken Convention Center to Biwako Valley via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Kyōto, and Horai in around 3h 28m.

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