There are 4 ways to get from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kyoto Fukakusa to Meishin Tagabus
1h 29m¥2,600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
1h 29m¥993–1,429Drive 63.7 km
- Drive from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikonecar 63.7 km
1h 6m¥1,106–1,598Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikonetaxi 63.7 km
1h 6m¥26,000–32,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone is to train which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyoto Fukakusa and arriving at Meishin Taga. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Inari and arriving at Minamihikone via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Fushimi Inari-taisha and Hikone is 128 km. The road distance is 63.7 km.
The best way to get from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥2600.
The bus from Kyoto Fukakusa to Meishin Taga takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Kyoto Fukakusa station.
Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
The best way to get from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥950 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto, Japan and Hikone, Japan?
Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Fukakusa to Meishin Taga twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,600 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyōto to Minamihikone every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥900–1,300 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Minamihikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Fukakusa to Meishin Taga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- ¥26,000–32,000
Hankyu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 57-008-9800
- Website
- hankyu-taxi.co.jp
Kyoto MK
- Phone
- +81 75-778-4145
- Website
- mktaxi-japan.com
Miyako Taxi
- Phone
- +81 75-661-6611
- Website
- 117385.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meishin Taga station.
Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Minamihikone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone is 64 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Fushimi Inari-taisha to Hikone.
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