There are 4 ways to get from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
59 min¥896–1,247Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
2h 21m¥1,815–2,450Drive 95.3 km
- Drive from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Shigacar 95.3 km
1h 32m¥1,646–2,377Train via Misasagi
- Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjotrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
1h 32m¥984–1,177
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa is to train which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
No, there is no direct bus from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa station. However, there are services departing from Osaka Marubiru and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijou gate via Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Zeze via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi and Lake Biwa is 56 km. The road distance is 95.3 km.
The best way to get from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa, including transfers.
The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Osaka Marubiru station.
The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa is to train which takes 59 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥2500 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Zeze via Ōsaka and Kyōto in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Otsukyo via Osaka Marubiru, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, Osaka Airport, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, and Kyōto in around 2h 21m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Zeze
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥220–310
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 06-6945-4560
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
Train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjo
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470–600
- Website
- Keihan Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Marubiru to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal station.
The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from The Rise Osaka Kitashinchi to Lake Biwa.
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