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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station

Composite routes from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station

Cheapest
4 h 36 min
Car
442 km.
from $24
Fastest
1 h 6 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$177.85
Plane from Narita International Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$215.96

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$609.78
Plane from Narita International Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$304.89

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$152.44

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Tōkyō Station to Maibara
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.87–$107.98
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$49.54

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Maibara to Otsu
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Kyoto to Otsu
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.26–$16.51
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Narita Express (N'EX)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Narita
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$41.92

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Maibara to Otsu
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Train from Kyoto to Otsu
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Bus operators

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$54.63

Senei Kotsu

Website:
seneikotsu.co.jp/
Bus from Buster Shinjuku, Tokyo to Minami
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station is to bus which costs $32.61 - $65.22 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Ōtsu Station?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ōtsu Station. 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 Station?

The distance between Tokyo and Ōtsu Station is 487 km. The road distance is 446.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Ōtsu Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $65.22 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Tokyo to Ōtsu Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Ōtsu Station?

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

Where can I stay near Ōtsu Station?

There are 2797+ hotels available in Ōtsu Station. Prices start at $26.72 per night.
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