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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Okayama is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Okayama is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥8000 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Okayama?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Okayama. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Okayama via Maibara and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Hikone to Okayama?

The distance between Hikone and Okayama is 273 km. The road distance is 257.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Okayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥8000 - ¥14000.

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

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

Where do I catch the Hikone to Okayama train from?

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

Where does the Hikone to Okayama train arrive?

Hikone to Okayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Hikone to Okayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Okayama is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Hikone to Okayama.

Where can I stay near Okayama?

There are 343+ hotels available in Okayama.

Hikone to Okayama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hikone to Okayama by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Maibara to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 2m
¥8,125–13,254
Drive 257.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hikone to Okayamacar 257.7 km
3h 42m
¥4,380–6,326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
2. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Okayamabus Kyoto
5h 27m
Train via Kyoto
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
2h 5m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hikone to Okayama.

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Distance: 273.5 km
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Okayama via Maibara and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 2h 2m.

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