There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Lake Biwa by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 22mDrive 188.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Shigacar 188.8 km
2h 50m¥3,249–4,693Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus Takayama
4h 37m¥6,596–8,255Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Kusatsutrain Hida 36
3h 49m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Lake Biwa is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Lake Biwa is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Lake Biwa station. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Lake Biwa. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Zeze via Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Takayama and Lake Biwa is 311 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Lake Biwa without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 22m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Takayama to Lake Biwa, including transfers.
Takayama to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Lake Biwa is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Zeze via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, Nohi Bus operates a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Takayama to Kusatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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Takayama to Lake Biwa bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Takayama to Lake Biwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Lake Biwa is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Takayama to Lake Biwa.
There are 258+ hotels available in Lake Biwa.