2020.09.02
（Second Report）School Bus Service Between JR Otsu Station (JR大津駅前) and Seta Campus
（Second Report）School Bus Service Between JR Otsu Station (JR大津駅前) and Seta Campus
For All Students Commuting to Seta Campus from Kyoto and Osaka:
New School Bus Route from JR Otsu Station (JR大津駅前)
<Limited Express ⇔ JR Otsu Station (JR大津駅前) ⇔ Seta Campus>
Notice of Operations from September
As a measure to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, a new school bus route will be in operation between JR Otsu Station (JR Otsu Eki Mae) and Seta Campus. This will alleviate the congestion of the existing school buses between JR Seta Station and Seta Campus, and create an environment in which Students can come to the University faster and more conveniently.
If you are using Japan Railways and are coming to the University from Kyoto, Osaka, or Hyogo, please use the school bus from JR Otsu (JR Otsu Eki Mae).
Upon confirmation (on approximately September 4th), the schedule will be posted on the University Website and Portal Site.
- Q&A Regarding School Bus Operations (Japanese)
Faster
Quick and Convenient for Limited Express Train Use (Disembark at Otsu Station)
Limited Express Train Time: 9 Minutes from Kyoto Station, 39 Minutes from Osaka Station. Students board the train from Otsu Station and commuting time is reduced.
Bus Stop Location Close to the Ticket Gate
The bus stop is located 2 minutes from the train station ticket gate. The service schedule corresponds to that of the Limited Express trains, so a smooth transfer is ensured.
Reduced Commuting Time from Each Area
Commuting time is reduced when using JR from Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo, etc.
More Economical
Fare Identical to Seta Station – Seta Campus Route
One Way: 220JPY; With Ticket Coupon: 157JPY
Commuter Pass and Ticket Purchase Fee Burden Reduction
Disembarking at JR Otsu Station eliminates the fare required to Seta Station, reducing commuting costs.
More Comfortable
Space for All Passengers to Fit Comfortably
All are guaranteed seats on this bus meant for highway use.
Direct Route from Otsu Station to Seta Campus
Buses departing from Otsu Station will use the highway and arrive at Seta Campus in approximately 20 minutes.
Service Schedule of 41 Round Trips Per Day
The service schedule corresponds to the beginning and end of classes, and conveniently includes 22 buses departing from Otsu Station and 19 buses departing from Seta Campus.
1．Route
JR Otsu Eki Mae～Seta Campus
2．Period of Operations
Class Session Days from September 18th, 2020 (Friday) [No Service on Sundays]
3．Cost
With Coupon Ticket：157JPY（One Way）; Regular Fare：220JPY（One Way）
※Use of IC Card Not Possible
4．Eligibility for Use
Ryukoku University Students Commuting from Locations West of Otsu Station （Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, etc.）
5．Time Required
One Way: Approximately 20 Minutes （Meishin Highway Use）
※ Delays may occur due to adverse traffic conditions.
6．Coupon Tickets
Sold at Ryukoku University Coop Convenience Store （Seta Campus Chikokan Building, 1F） Pack of 10 tickets: 1,570JPY
7．Boarding Locations
8．Operating Company
Omi Railway Company, Ltd.
9．Further Inquiries
Ryukoku University Seta Office
TEL：077-543-7710
Mail：setajimu@ad.ryukoku.ac.jp