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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Hikone is to drive which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Hikone is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Hikone?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Meishin Taga via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Hikone?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Minamihikone via Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Hikone?

The distance between Tokyo and Hikone is 418 km. The road distance is 413.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Hikone without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Tokyo to Hikone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Hikone bus from?

Tokyo to Hikone bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Hikone train from?

Tokyo to Hikone train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Hikone?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Hikone is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Tokyo to Hikone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tokyo to Hikone train arrive?

Tokyo to Hikone train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Maibara station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Hikone?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Hikone is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Tokyo to Hikone.

Where can I stay near Hikone?

There are 176+ hotels available in Hikone.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Hikone 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 Tōkyō Station to Maibaratrain Kodama / ...
3h 30m
¥10,000–14,000
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Meitetsugifunightbus Shinjuku to Meitetsu Gifu
2. Take the train from Gifu to Maibaratrain [19214] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
8h 42m
¥6,700–11,100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Meishin Tagabus
7h 30m
Drive 413.5 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Hikonecar 413.5 km
4h 39m
¥7,132–10,302
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
4h 36m
¥18,240–32,314
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Maibaratrain
5h 12m
¥16,340–39,364
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain
5h 4m
¥21,355–36,991
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Maibaratrain
5h 35m
¥16,700–28,764
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Komatsu Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane HND - KMQ
2. Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain
5h 50m
¥17,690–41,114

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 1mAverage Duration

¥8,812Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 418.2 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Maibara every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥10,000–14,000 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Meishin Taga via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 7h 30m.

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