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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tokyo to Otsu

Composite routes from Tokyo to Otsu

Cheapest
4 h 45 min
Car
441 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Skymark Airlines
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$63.52–$241.37
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$88.93–$292.18
Skymark Airlines
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$63.52–$165.15
Train operators
Found: 4
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
Narita Express (N'EX)
Website
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
2h 17m
Every 20 minutes
$82.57–$120.68
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
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Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
46 min
5 times a week
$16.51–$25.41
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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Narita Express (N'EX)
Website
53 min
Every 30 minutes
$20.33–$43.19
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
59 min
Every 30 minutes
0570-00-2486
0570-00-2486
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Bus operators
Found: 2
JR Bus Kanto
Website
Senei Kotsu
Website
JR Bus Kanto
Website
7h 8m
Once daily
$30.49–$55.90
0570-048905
0570-048905
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Senei Kotsu
Website
6h 55m
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu is to bus which costs $33.70 - $65.22 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Otsu via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Ōtsu?

The distance between Tokyo and Ōtsu is 487 km. The road distance is 445.7 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Ōtsu without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Ōtsu train from?

Tokyo to Ōtsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Ōtsu?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $65.22 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Tokyo to Ōtsu train arrive?

Tokyo to Ōtsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Ōtsu is 446 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Tokyo to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Ōtsu. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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