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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Tsumago is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Tsumago is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Tsumago?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Tsumagobashi via Meitetsu Bus Center and Magome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Hikone to Tsumago?

The distance between Hikone and Tsumago is 177 km. The road distance is 152.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Tsumago without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Hikone to Tsumago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Tsumago bus from?

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

Train or bus from Hikone to Tsumago?

The best way to get from Hikone to Tsumago is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5800 - ¥6100 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Hikone to Tsumago bus arrive?

Hikone to Tsumago bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Can I drive from Hikone to Tsumago?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Tsumago is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Hikone to Tsumago.

Where can I stay near Tsumago?

There are 84+ hotels available in Tsumago.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hikone to Tsumago 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 Nagoya Stationtrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Nagisotrain Shinano
4h 19m
¥6,731–9,767
Drive 152.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hikone to Tsumagocar 152.4 km
2h 4m
¥2,591–3,742
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Chuodo Magomebus
5h 31m
¥5,876–6,076
Train via Nakatsugawa
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Nakatsugawatrain CF: Chūō Line Rapid / ...
4h 57m
¥7,631–11,567

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hikone to Tsumago.

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Distance: 176.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Tsumago via Maibara, Nagoya, Nagiso, and Nagiso in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Tsumagobashi via Meitetsu Bus Center, Chuodo Magome, and Magome in around 5h 31m.

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