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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Hikone is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Hikone is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Hikone?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Minamihikone via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Sakai to Hikone?

The distance between Sakai and Hikone is 135 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Hikone without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3800 - ¥7000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Sakai to Hikone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Hikone train from?

Sakai to Hikone train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Dobutsuen-Mae station.

Where does the Sakai to Hikone train arrive?

Sakai to Hikone train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Sakai to Hikone?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Hikone is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Sakai to Hikone.

Where can I stay near Hikone?

There are 179+ hotels available in Hikone.

Sakai to Hikone - 3 ways to travel via train, subway, car, and tram

There are 3 ways to get from Sakai to Hikone by subway, train, car, or tram

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

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Dobutsuen-Mae to Shin-Ōsaka StationMidosuji
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to MaibaraKodama
2h 20m
¥3,820–6,607
Drive 115.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai to Hikone115.5 km
1h 53m
¥1,960–2,831
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Oshoji to Tennojiekimae
2. Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōto
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikone
2h 47m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 135.4 km
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan and Hikone, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sakai to Hikone. However, you can take the train to Shin-Imamiya, walk to Dobutsuen-Mae, take the subway to Shin-Ōsaka Station, walk to Shin-Ōsaka Station, take the train to Maibara, then take the train to Minamihikone. Alternatively, you can drive from Sakai to Hikone in around 1h 53m.

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