There are 3 ways to get from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 32m¥3,176–4,087Drive 81.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valleycar 81.3 km
1h 22m¥1,413–2,041Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Horaitrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 34m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Shiga via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Umeda (Station) and Biwako Valley is 81 km. The road distance is 81.3 km.
The best way to get from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley, including transfers.
Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley.
There are 269+ hotels available in Biwako Valley.
What companies run services between Umeda (Station), Ōsaka, Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Umeda (Station) to Biwako Valley via Ōsaka, Kyōto, and Shiga in around 1h 32m.
- 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 Shiga
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Horai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Osaka to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
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