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How to get fromShiga to Maibaraby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shiga to Maibara by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ōtsu to Maibaratrain train JR Kyoto Line Rapid Service / ...
    1h 9m
    ¥850–1,300

  2. Drive  59.2 km

    1. Drive from Ōtsu to Maibaracar car 59.2 km
    56 min
    ¥1,012–1,461

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ōtsu to Maibarataxi taxi 59.2 km
    56 min
    ¥26,000–32,000

  4. Train via Kyōto

    1. Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain train [21833] Jr Biwako / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain train Kodama
    1h 20m
    ¥1,223–1,809

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  • Distance: 57.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Maibara, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōtsu to Maibara 5 times a week. Tickets cost ¥850–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 9m.

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