What is the cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu?

The cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu?

The fastest way to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Shibuya and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct bus from Shibuya to Ōtsu station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Shibuya and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Shibuya to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from 渋谷 Shibuya and arriving at Zeze via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Shibuya to Ōtsu?

The distance between Shibuya and Ōtsu is 502 km. The road distance is 438.1 km.

How do I travel from Shibuya to Ōtsu without a car?

The best way to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shibuya to Ōtsu bus from?

Shibuya to Ōtsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shibuya to Ōtsu train from?

Shibuya to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shibuya to Ōtsu?

The best way to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥13000 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Shibuya to Ōtsu bus arrive?

Shibuya to Ōtsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Shibuya to Ōtsu train arrive?

Shibuya to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Shibuya to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Shibuya to Ōtsu is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Shibuya to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 3697+ hotels available in Ōtsu.

Shibuya to Ōtsu - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Shibuya to Ōtsu by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 27m
¥3,420–12,310
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Keisei-Ueno to Ōtsu Stationnightbus Kyoto
10h 32m
¥6,210–8,745
Drive 438.1 km
1. Drive from Shibuya to Ōtsucar 438.1 km
4h 42m
¥7,601–10,979
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 14m
¥14,051–21,666
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain
4h 47m
¥12,321–27,216
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 57m
¥17,664–36,456
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain
4h 39m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
5h 17m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.2 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Shibuya, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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