There are 4 ways to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Horaitrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 36mDrive 81.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valleycar 81.8 km
1h 26m¥1,418–2,048Train via Shiga
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 49m¥3,324–4,312Train via Kyoto
- Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Tambabashitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
2h 3m¥3,384–4,727
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley. However, there are services departing from Shinsaibashi and arriving at Horai via Shin Osaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Shinsaibashi (Station) and Biwako Valley is 82 km. The road distance is 81.8 km.
The best way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley, including transfers.
Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Biwako Valley.
There are 269+ hotels available in Biwako Valley.
What companies run services between Shinsaibashi (Station), Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?
You can take a subway from Shinsaibashi to Biwako Valley via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Kyoto, Kyōto, and Horai in around 1h 36m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Horai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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 Shiga
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Shiga
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Yodoyabashi to Tambabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–550
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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