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How to get fromOsaka-Namba to Ōtsuby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Osaka-Namba to Ōtsu by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train via Kyoto

    best
    1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain train
    1h 2m

  2. Drive 57.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka-Namba to Ōtsucar car 57.9 km
    58 min
    ¥1,006–1,453

  3. Bus

    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
    2h 4m
    ¥1,937–2,418

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka-Namba to Ōtsutaxi taxi 57.9 km
    58 min
    ¥21,000–26,000

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain train
    1h 12m
    ¥1,050–1,479

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjotrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    1h 37m
    ¥1,170–1,443

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  • Distance: 59.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Osaka-Namba, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Osaka-Namba to Zeze via Nanba Station, Osaka, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, Keihan Electric Railway operates a train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjo every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–600 and the journey takes 53 min.

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