There are 5 ways to get from Umeda to Ōtsu by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kyōto
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Zezetrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
47 min¥896–1,247Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyouto Kawaramachitrain Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
1h 37m¥681–801Drive 55.5 km
- Drive from Umeda to Ōtsucar 55.5 km
53 min¥845–1,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Umeda to Ōtsutaxi 55.5 km
53 min¥25,000–30,000Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Ōtsutrain JR Kyoto Line Rapid Service / ...
52 min¥800–1,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeda to Ōtsu is to train which costs ¥650 - ¥800 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Umeda to Ōtsu is to train via Kyōto which takes 47 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Ōtsu. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Umeda and Ōtsu is 55 km. The road distance is 55.5 km.
The best way to get from Umeda to Ōtsu without a car is to train via Kyōto which takes 47 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Umeda to Ōtsu, including transfers.
Umeda to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
Umeda to Ōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōtsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeda to Ōtsu is 56 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Umeda to Ōtsu.
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What companies run services between Umeda, Ōsaka, Japan and Ōtsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōsaka to Zeze via Kyōto in around 47 min.
- 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 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 Ōtsu
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- ¥25,000–30,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Nihon Kotsu
- Phone
- +81 50 3116 4791
- Website
- nihon-kotsu-taxi.jp
MK Taxi Osaka
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
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