What is the cheapest way to get from Hikone to Inuyama?

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Inuyama is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hikone to Inuyama?

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Inuyama is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Inuyama?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Inuyama. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Inuyama via Maibara and Meitetsunagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Hikone to Inuyama?

The distance between Hikone and Inuyama is 140 km. The road distance is 76.6 km.

How do I travel from Hikone to Inuyama without a car?

The best way to get from Hikone to Inuyama without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥3100 - ¥3300.

How long does it take to get from Hikone to Inuyama?

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Hikone to Inuyama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Inuyama train from?

Hikone to Inuyama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Maibara station.

Where does the Hikone to Inuyama train arrive?

Hikone to Inuyama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Hikone to Inuyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Inuyama is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Hikone to Inuyama.

Where can I stay near Inuyama?

There are 770+ hotels available in Inuyama.

Hikone to Inuyama - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Hikone to Inuyama by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the train from Meitetsunagoya to Inuyamatrain [76931] Meitetsu Inuyama Line Local / ...
2h 2m
¥3,100–3,250
Drive 76.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hikone to Inuyamacar 76.6 km
1h 5m
¥1,303–1,881
Train via Meitetsunagoya
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Meitetsunagoya to Inuyamatrain [76931] Meitetsu Inuyama Line Local / ...
2h 5m
¥3,531–5,317
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hikone to Inuyamataxi 76.6 km
1h 5m
¥31,000–38,000
Train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Gifutrain [19193] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2. Take the train from Gifu to Unumatrain [20290] Jr Takayama
2h 17m
¥2,329–5,325
Train #2
1. Take the train from Maibara to Gifutrain [19193] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2. Take the train from Meitetsugifu to Inuyamatrain [80159] Meitetsu Kakamigahara Line Local / ...
2h 39m
¥2,429–3,495

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hikone to Inuyama.

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Distance: 139.9 km
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Inuyama, Japan?

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Inuyama via Maibara, Nagoya Station, and Meitetsunagoya in around 2h 5m.

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