There are 5 ways to get from Hikone to Iga by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Ōtsu
best- Take the train from Minamihikone to Kusatsu(Shiga)train
- Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Tsugetrain
- Take the train from Tsuge to Igauenotrain
2h 39m¥1,388–2,022Drive 65.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Hikone to Igacar 65.4 km
1h 8m¥1,123–1,622Bus
- Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kuwamachibus
3h 56m¥4,600Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikone to Igataxi 65.4 km
1h 8m¥27,000–33,000Train
- Take the train from Takamiya(Shiga) to Kibukawatrain [164730] Ohmi Railway Main / ...
2h 50m¥1,366–1,915
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Iga is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Iga is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Iga. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Kuwamachi via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Iga. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Igaueno via Kusatsu(Shiga) and Tsuge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Hikone and Iga is 88 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.
The best way to get from Hikone to Iga without a car is to train via Ōtsu which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Hikone to Iga, including transfers.
Hikone to Iga bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.
Hikone to Iga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Minamihikone station.
The best way to get from Hikone to Iga is to train via Ōtsu which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 and takes 3h 56m.
What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Iga, Japan?
You can take a train from Minamihikone to Igaueno via Kusatsu(Shiga) and Tsuge in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Kuwamachi via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 3h 56m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Minamihikone to Kusatsu(Shiga)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Tsuge
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuge to Igaueno
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥260–370
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Website
- ohmitetudo.co.jp
Train from Takamiya(Shiga) to Kibukawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- ohmitetudo.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kuwamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hikone to Iga bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Hikone to Iga train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kusatsu(Shiga) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Iga is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Hikone to Iga.
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