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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Hakone is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Hakone is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Hakone?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Hakone Glass No Mori via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and Tomei Gotemba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Hakone?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Hakone. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Odawara via Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Hikone to Hakone?

The distance between Hikone and Hakone is 355 km. The road distance is 324.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Hakone without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Hikone to Hakone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Hakone bus from?

Hikone to Hakone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Hakone train from?

Hikone to Hakone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Maibara station.

Train or bus from Hikone to Hakone?

The best way to get from Hikone to Hakone is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8400 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Hikone to Hakone bus arrive?

Hikone to Hakone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Hikone to Hakone train arrive?

Hikone to Hakone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Odawara station.

Can I drive from Hikone to Hakone?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Hakone is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Hikone to Hakone.

Where can I stay near Hakone?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Hakone.

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There are 3 ways to get from Hikone to Hakone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maibara to Odawaratrain Kodama
4h 29m
Drive 324.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hikone to Hakonecar 324.6 km
3h 51m
¥5,633–8,136
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tomei Gotembabus
8h 9m
¥8,400

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Distance: 354.8 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Maibara to Odawara every 2 hours, and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Hakone Glass No Mori via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and Tomei Gotemba in around 8h 9m.

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