There are 4 ways to get from Hikone to Amanohashidate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
- Take the train from Kyōto to Amanohashidatetrain Hashidate
4h 27m¥2,706–3,857Bus
- Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Chuo Entrancebus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Amanohashidate Stationbus
5h 9m¥5,787Train, bus
- Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nishimaizuru-ekibus
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Amanohashidatetrain
5h 25m¥3,956–4,457Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Hikone to Amanohashidatecar 163.1 km
2h 38m¥2,831–4,088
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Amanohashidate is to train which costs ¥2700 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Amanohashidate is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Amanohashidate station. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Amanohashidate Station via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Amanohashidate. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Amanohashidate via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Hikone and Amanohashidate is 184 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Hikone to Amanohashidate without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Hikone to Amanohashidate, including transfers.
Hikone to Amanohashidate bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.
Hikone to Amanohashidate train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Minamihikone station.
The best way to get from Hikone to Amanohashidate is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5787 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Amanohashidate, Japan?
You can take a train from Minamihikone to Amanohashidate via Kyōto and Amanohashidate in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Amanohashidate via Kyoto Chuo Entrance, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Amanohashidate Station in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Minamihikone to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Amanohashidate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Minamihikone to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- (050) 5805-0383
- Website
- trains.willer.co.jp
Train from Nishimaizuru to Amanohashidate
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–750
- Schedules at
- trains.willer.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Chuo Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,287
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Website
- tankai.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Amanohashidate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- tankai.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 0773-75-5000
- Website
- kyotokotsu.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Nishimaizuru-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- kyotokotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hikone to Amanohashidate bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Chuo Entrance station.
Hikone to Amanohashidate train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Amanohashidate is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Hikone to Amanohashidate.
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