There are 5 ways to get from Umeda to Lake Biwa by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Ōtsukyōtrain JR Kyoto Line Special Rapid Service
46 min¥900–1,300Train via Kyōto #2
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Otsukyotrain [22983] JR Kosei / ...
50 min¥886–1,237Drive 95.3 km
- Drive from Umeda to Shigacar 95.3 km
1h 32m¥1,640–2,369Train via Kyōto
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
47 min¥896–1,247Train via Kyouto Kawaramachi
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 56m¥941–1,131
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeda to Lake Biwa is to train via Kyouto Kawaramachi which costs ¥900 - ¥1200 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Umeda to Lake Biwa is to train which takes 46 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Ōtsukyō. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Umeda and Lake Biwa is 61 km. The road distance is 95.3 km.
The best way to get from Umeda to Lake Biwa without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs ¥900 - ¥1300.
The train from Ōsaka to Ōtsukyō takes 46 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Umeda to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
Umeda to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōtsukyō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeda to Lake Biwa is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Umeda to Lake Biwa.
There are 258+ hotels available in Lake Biwa.
What companies run services between Umeda, Ōsaka, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ōsaka to Ōtsukyō once daily. Tickets cost ¥900–1,300 and the journey takes 46 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Ōtsukyō
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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)
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 Otsukyo
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- 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
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-089-500
- Website
- hankyu.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥430–550
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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