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

The cheapest way to get from Toba to Ōtsu is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Toba to Ōtsu is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct train between Toba and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Toba to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from Toba and arriving at Zeze via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Toba to Ōtsu?

The distance between Toba and Ōtsu is 182 km. The road distance is 130.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Toba to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Toba to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toba to Ōtsu train from?

Toba to Ōtsu train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, depart from Toba station.

Where does the Toba to Ōtsu train arrive?

Toba to Ōtsu train services, operated by Kintetsu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Toba to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Toba to Ōtsu is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Toba to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 3697+ hotels available in Ōtsu.

Toba to Ōtsu - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Toba to Ōtsu by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Toba to Kyōtotrain Shimakaze Sightseeing Limited Express / ...
2h 44m
¥4,263–5,151
Drive 130.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Toba to Ōtsucar 130.3 km
1h 57m
¥2,262–3,267
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Toba to Tsutrain Limited Express
2. Take the bus from Tsu to Kyotobus
4h 1m
¥4,442–4,853
Train via Kashihara
1. Take the train from Toba to Yamato-Yagitrain Limited Express / ...
2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain Limited Express / ...
3h 25m
¥4,703–5,762

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Distance: 181.8 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Toba, Mie-ken, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?

Kintetsu Railway Limited Express operates a train from Toba to Kyōto 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,000–4,900 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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