There is 1 way to get from Tsu to Lake Biwa by train or ferry
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Train, ferry • 3h 46m
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The distance between Tsu and Lake Biwa is 84 km.
The best way to get from Tsu to Lake Biwa without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 46m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Tsu to Lake Biwa, including transfers.
There are 29+ hotels available in Lake Biwa. Prices start at ¥10000 per night.
- Distance: 83.7 km
- Duration: 3h 46m
What companies run services between Tsu, Japan and Lake Biwa, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Tsu to Lake Biwa. However, you can take the train to Kintetsunagoya, take the walk to Nagoya, take the train to Maibara, take the train to Nagahama, take the walk to Nagahama port, then take the ferry to Chikubu Island.
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Tsu to Kintetsunagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1700 - ¥2100
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Tsu to Kintetsunagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1000 - ¥1100
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Nagoya to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥4700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥3000 - ¥4100
- Reserved seat
- ¥3800 - ¥4700
- Green seat
- ¥4600 - ¥6000
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- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Nagoya to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2000 - ¥3000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2000 - ¥2900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2100 - ¥3000
- Green Seat
- ¥2800 - ¥3900
Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Nagoya to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1000 - ¥1500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Ferry from Nagahama port to Chikubu Island
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
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