There are 3 ways to get from Shiga to Biwako Valley by train, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Biwako Valley is to drive which costs ¥440 - ¥650 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Shiga to Biwako Valley is to taxi which takes 35 min and costs ¥13000 - ¥16000.
No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Biwako Valley. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Shiga via Yamashina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Shiga and Biwako Valley is 38 km. The road distance is 28.5 km.
The best way to get from Shiga to Biwako Valley without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs ¥2900 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Shiga to Biwako Valley, including transfers.
Shiga to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamashina station.
Shiga to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Biwako Valley is 29 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Shiga to Biwako Valley.
There are 275+ hotels available in Biwako Valley.
What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Yamashina to Shiga every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥440–650 and the journey takes 31 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Yamashina to Shiga
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–16,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
MK Taxi Kyoto
- Phone
- +81 75 778 4141
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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