There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Taga by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain
- Take the taxi from Maibara to Tagataxi
1h 55m¥9,119–11,359Drive 110.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Tagacar 110.5 km
1h 43m¥1,878–2,713Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Tagabus
3h 8m¥10,919–12,659Train
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2h¥5,719–7,659
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Taga is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Taga is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Taga. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Chuo Entrance and arriving at Meishin Taga via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Taga. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Minamihikone via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Osaka and Taga is 124 km. The road distance is 110.5 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Taga without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Osaka to Taga, including transfers.
Osaka to Taga bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Chuo Entrance station.
Osaka to Taga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Taga is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 2h.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Taga, Shiga, Japan?
Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Taga 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,800 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Taga via Kyōto and Minamihikone in around 2h.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Minamihikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Taga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Taga bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meishin Taga station.
Osaka to Taga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Taga is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Osaka to Taga.
There are 162+ hotels available in Taga.