There are 5 ways to get from Obama to Ōtsu by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Kyōto
best- Take the train from Obama to Tsurugatrain [29333] JR Obama / ...
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 58m¥2,388–3,376Drive 78.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Obama to Ōtsucar 78.6 km
1h 28m¥1,364–1,971Train, bus
- Take the train from Obama to Higashimaizurutrain [29343] JR Obama
- Take the bus from Higashimaizuru-eki to Kyoto stationbus
3h 56m¥3,225–3,529Taxi
- Take the taxi from Obama to Ōtsutaxi 78.6 km
1h 28m¥27,000–33,000Train
- Take the train from Obama to Tsurugatrain [29333] JR Obama / ...
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōtsukyōtrain B: Special Rapid Service
3h 41m¥1,968–2,866
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Obama to Ōtsu is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Obama to Ōtsu is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct train from Obama to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from Obama and arriving at Zeze via Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Obama and Ōtsu is 156 km. The road distance is 78.6 km.
The best way to get from Obama to Ōtsu without a car is to train via Kyōto which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Obama to Ōtsu, including transfers.
Obama to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Obama station.
Obama to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Obama to Ōtsu is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Obama to Ōtsu.
There are 3691+ hotels available in Ōtsu.
What companies run services between Obama, Fukui, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Obama to Zeze via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Obama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Obama to Higashimaizuru
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Obama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Ōtsukyō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 03-5755-2151
- Website
- nihon-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Higashimaizuru-eki to Kyoto station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- nihonkotsu.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- ¥27,000–33,000
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