There are 2 ways to get from Umeda to Biwako Valley by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Umeda to Biwako Valley is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Umeda to Biwako Valley is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Umeda to Biwako Valley. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Horai via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
The distance between Umeda and Biwako Valley is 78 km. The road distance is 81.1 km.
The best way to get from Umeda to Biwako Valley without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Umeda to Biwako Valley, including transfers.
Umeda to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
Umeda to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeda to Biwako Valley is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Umeda to Biwako Valley.
There are 276+ hotels available in Biwako Valley.
What companies run services between Umeda, Ōsaka, Japan and Biwako Valley, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōsaka to Biwako Valley via Kyōto and Horai in around 1h 22m.
- 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 Horai
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- 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
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