Trains to Ōtsu
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Ōtsu: Ishiyama Station, Seta Station, Ōtsukyō Station, Ōtsu Station, Zeze Station, Katata Station, Karasaki Station, Ogoto-onsen Station, Hieizan Sakamoto Station, Ono Station, Wani Station, Hira Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Ōtsu
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōtsu to Moriguchi | Japan | 40 km (25 mi) | about 13 min |
| Ōtsu to Minoh | Japan | 41 km (25 mi) | about 13 min |
| Ōtsu to Hikone | Japan | 45 km (28 mi) | about 15 min |
| Ōtsu to Kawanishi | Japan | 46 km (28 mi) | about 15 min |
| Ōtsu to Osaka | Japan | 48 km (30 mi) | about 16 min |
| Ōtsu to Takarazuka | Japan | 52 km (32 mi) | about 17 min |
| Ōtsu to Amagasaki | Japan | 52 km (32 mi) | about 17 min |
| Ōtsu to Kashihara-shi | Japan | 55 km (34 mi) | about 18 min |
| Ōtsu to Habikino | Japan | 56 km (35 mi) | about 18 min |
| Ōtsu to Nagahama | Japan | 56 km (35 mi) | about 18 min |
| Ōtsu to Matsubara | Japan | 56 km (35 mi) | about 18 min |
| Ōtsu to Sakai | Japan | 59 km (37 mi) | about 19 min |
| Ōtsu to Tokyo | Japan | 355 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 57 min |
| Ōtsu to Yokohama | Japan | 347 km (216 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Ōtsu to Nagoya | Japan | 97 km (60 mi) | about 32 min |
| Ōtsu to Sapporo | Japan | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Ōtsu to Fukuoka | Japan | 524 km (326 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Ōtsu to Kawasaki | Japan | 354 km (220 mi) | about 1 h 56 min |
| Ōtsu to Kobe | Japan | 71 km (44 mi) | about 23 min |
| Ōtsu to Saitama | Japan | 358 km (222 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Ōtsu have?
Ishiyama Station, Seta Station, Ōtsukyō Station, Ōtsu Station, Zeze Station, Katata Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.