There are 5 ways to get from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tanigami
best- Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
- Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
3h 27mDrive 125.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Hikone to Arima Onsen Stationcar 125.3 km
1h 53m¥2,170–3,134Bus
- Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Chuo Entrancebus
- Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Arima Onsenbus
3h 36m¥4,137Train, bus
- Take the train from Maibara to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
- Take the bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Arimaonsen Stationbus
3h 43mTrain
- Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
- Take the train from Kyōto to Sannomiyatrain JR Kyoto Line
4h 14m¥3,406–4,257
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Arima Onsen via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Arimaonsen via Kyoto, Shin-Kobe Station, Tanigami and Arimaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Hikone and Arima Onsen Station is 145 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.
The best way to get from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station without a car is to train via Tanigami which takes 3h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station, including transfers.
Hikone to Arima Onsen Station bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.
Hikone to Arima Onsen Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Minamihikone station.
The best way to get from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station is to train via Tanigami which takes 3h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4137 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Arima Onsen Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Minamihikone to Arima Onsen Station via Kyōto, Kyoto, Shin Kobe, Shin-Kobe Station, Tanigami, Tanigami, Arimaguchi, and Arimaonsen in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Arima Onsen Station via Kyoto Chuo Entrance, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Arima Onsen in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Minamihikone to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Minamihikone to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Shin Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Maibara to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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
- hankyubus.co.jp
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Arima Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,850
- Schedules at
- hankyubus.co.jp
- Book at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 0570-00-2424
- Website
- nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
Bus from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Arimaonsen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400
- Schedules at
- timetable.nishinihonjrbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hikone to Arima Onsen Station bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Chuo Entrance station.
Hikone to Arima Onsen Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Arima Onsen Station is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hikone to Arima Onsen Station.
There are 1947+ hotels available in Arima Onsen Station.

















