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How to get fromOsaka to Biwako Valleyby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Biwako Valley by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Katatatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the taxi from Katata to Biwako Valleytaxi taxi
    55 min
    ¥5,458–6,829

  2. Drive 80.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Biwako Valleycar car 80.2 km
    1h 24m
    ¥1,393–2,012

  3. 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 29m
    ¥3,122–4,013

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  • Distance: 74.2 km
  • Duration: 55 min

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Biwako Valley via Kyōto and Shiga in around 1h 29m.

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