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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Maibara and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Hikone to Tokyo?

The distance between Hikone and Tokyo is 417 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Hikone to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Tokyo bus from?

Hikone to Tokyo bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Hikone to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Hikone to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Hikone to Tokyo bus arrive?

Hikone to Tokyo bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Hikone to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hikone to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Tokyo is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Hikone to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10842+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Hikone to Tokyo - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Hikone to Tokyo by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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 Nagoya Stationtrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
3h 4m
¥11,531–16,667
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
6h 59m
¥6,300–8,100
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Maibara to Gifutrain [19193] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2. Take the night bus from Meitetsugifu to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Shinjuku to Meitetsu Gifu
9h 46m
¥6,719–11,025
Drive 417.1 km
1. Drive from Hikone to Tokyocar 417.1 km
4h 24m
¥7,207–10,410
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Maibara to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
4h 33m
¥16,345–39,124
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 52m
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Maibaratrain
2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
4h 49m
Train, train to Komatsu Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Komatsutrain
3. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane KMQ - HND
5h 36m
¥16,723–41,055
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 38m
¥21,381–36,967

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥11,482Cheapest Price

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Distance: 417.1 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Tōkyō Station via Maibara and Nagoya Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 6h 59m.

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