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There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Taga by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako
    2h
    ¥5,719–7,659

  2. Drive 110.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Tagacar car 110.5 km
    1h 43m
    ¥1,928–2,784

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Tagabus bus
    3h 8m
    ¥10,719–12,459

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Maibara to Tagataxi taxi
    2h 7m

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  • Distance: 107.3 km
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Taga, Shiga, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Taga via Kyōto and Minamihikone in around 2h. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Taga twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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