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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Ise is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Ise is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Ise?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Ise. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Iseshi via Maibara and Kintetsu-Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Hikone to Ise?

The distance between Hikone and Ise is 182 km. The road distance is 116.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Ise without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Hikone to Ise, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Ise train from?

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

Where does the Hikone to Ise train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hikone to Ise?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Ise is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Hikone to Ise.

Where can I stay near Ise?

There are 277+ hotels available in Ise.

Hikone to Ise - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hikone to Ise by train, bus, or car

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Train via Nagoya
best
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iseshitrain Limited Express / ...
3h 12m
¥3,882–5,052
Drive 116.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hikone to Isecar 116.9 km
1h 48m
¥2,031–2,933
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Chuo Entrancebus
2. Take the bus from Kyoto to Tsubus
3. Take the train from Tsu to Ujiyamadatrain
5h 9m
¥6,187–6,587
Train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain [19193] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Iseshitrain [21542] Mie 3 / ...
4h 53m

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Distance: 182.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Iseshi via Maibara, Nagoya, and Kintetsu-Nagoya in around 3h 12m.

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