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How to get fromTsu to Lake Biwaby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Tsu to Lake Biwa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Tsu to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Urban Liner / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain train Nozomi / ...
    1h 55m
    ¥6,497–10,859

  2. Drive 77 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tsu to Shigacar car 77 km
    1h 15m
    ¥1,324–1,912

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tsu to Kyotobus bus
    2h 8m
    ¥3,700–4,700

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tsu to Shigataxi taxi 77 km
    1h 15m
    ¥32,000–38,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Tsu to Yamato-Yagitrain train Urban Liner / ...
    2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain train Limited Express / ...
    2h 35m
    ¥4,957–6,802

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Tsu to Kameyama(Mie)train train
    2. Take the train from Kameyama(Mie) to Tsugetrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuge to Kusatsu(Shiga)train train
    3h

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tsu, Japan and Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan?

You can take a train from Tsu to Otsu via Kintetsu-Nagoya, Nagoya Station, and Kyōto in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, Mie Kotsu operates a bus from Tsu to Kyoto once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 1h 54m.

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