There are 5 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Zeze to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Hotarugaiketrain
1h 24m¥1,283–1,769Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus
1h 25m¥1,423–1,809Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Shiga to Osaka Itami (ITM)93.4 km
1h 26mDrive 93.4 km
- Drive from Shiga to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM)car 93.4 km
1h 26m¥1,608–2,323Bus via Otsukyo
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
1h 31m¥1,413–1,795
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1800 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Biwa station to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM). However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and arriving at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM). However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Osaka Airport via Kyōto, Ōsaka and Hotarugaike. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Lake Biwa and Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is 68 km. The road distance is 93.4 km.
The best way to get from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), including transfers.
Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate.
Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Zeze station.
The best way to get from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1400 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Japan?
You can take a train from Zeze to Osaka Airport via Kyōto, Ōsaka, Hotarugaike, and Hotarugaike in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,500 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Zeze to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥220–310
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyōto to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 32 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 Hotarugaike
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–270
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Shiga to Osaka Itami (ITM)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) bus services, operated by Hankyu Kanko Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Osaka Itami Airport South Terminal station.
Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Lake Biwa to Osaka Itami Airport (ITM).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Biwa and Osaka Itami Airport (ITM). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.