There are 3 ways to get from Umeda to Biwako Valley by train or car
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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kyototrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Horaitrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 28mDrive 81.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Umeda to Biwako Valleycar 81.1 km
1h 22m¥1,409–2,035Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Shigatrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
1h 31m¥3,178–4,091
Questions & Answers
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 Shin Osaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
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 via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Umeda to Biwako Valley, including transfers.
Umeda to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
Umeda to Biwako Valley train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto 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 269+ 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 Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, Kyoto, Kyōto, and Horai in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
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/
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/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- 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
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Shiga
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
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