What is the cheapest way to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu?

The cheapest way to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu is to drive which costs ¥350 - ¥550 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu?

The fastest way to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct train between Saga Arashiyama-eki and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Zeze via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu?

The distance between Saga Arashiyama-eki and Ōtsu is 23 km. The road distance is 20.7 km.

How do I travel from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu without a car?

The best way to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs ¥420 - ¥600.

How long does it take to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu?

It takes approximately 32 min to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu train from?

Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Saga-Arashiyama station.

Where does the Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu train arrive?

Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu is 21 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 3706+ hotels available in Ōtsu.

Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsu by train, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saga-Arashiyama to Kyōtotrain Sagano Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
32 min
¥424–593
Drive 20.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsucar 20.7 km
26 min
¥359–518
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saga Arashiyama-eki to Ōtsutaxi 20.7 km
26 min
¥7,500–9,500
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Randen-Saga to Randen-Tenjingawatrain
2. Take the subway from Uzumasatenjingawa to Misasagisubway
3. Take the train from Misasagi to Kamisakaemachitrain
59 min

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Distance: 22.6 km
Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Saga Arashiyama-eki, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?

You can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Zeze via Kyōto in around 32 min.

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