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ŌtsuSandachō

Ōtsu to Sandachō by train

Sandachō lies 60 km (37 mi) west of Ōtsu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 20 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 73 km (45 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

ŌtsuSandachō

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ŌtsuSandachō
CountryJapanJapan
Population345,070132,858
Elevation131 m (430 ft)147 m (482 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Stations on recordIshiyama Station, Seta Station, Ōtsukyō StationShin-Sanda Station, Sanda Station, Aino Station
Postal codes033-0134–959-3122669-1533

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Common questions

How far is Sandachō from Ōtsu?

60 km (37 mi) in a straight line, west of Ōtsu; by road roughly 73 km (45 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ōtsu to Sandachō by train?

About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ōtsu and Sandachō?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.