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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Kawaguchiko via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Kawaguchiko?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Kawaguchiko. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Maibara, Nagoya, Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji and 大月 Otsuki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

The distance between Hikone and Kawaguchiko is 366 km. The road distance is 317.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kawaguchiko train from?

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

Train or bus from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

The best way to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko is to bus which takes 6h 44m and costs ¥7000 - ¥26000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus arrive?

Hikone to Kawaguchiko bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Hikone to Kawaguchiko train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hikone to Kawaguchiko?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Kawaguchiko is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Hikone to Kawaguchiko.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchiko?

There are 1100+ hotels available in Kawaguchiko.

Hikone to Kawaguchiko - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hikone to Kawaguchiko by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Maibara to Mishimatrain Kodama
2. Take the bus from Mishima Station South to Kawaguchiko Stationbus Mishima Kawaguchiko Liner
6h 1m
Drive 317.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hikone to Kawaguchikocar 317.1 km
3h 50m
¥5,502–7,948
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchikobus Resort Express
6h 44m
¥7,100–25,600
Train
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Yokohamatrain
3. Take the train from 大月 Otsuki to 河口湖 Kawaguchikotrain Fj
6h 28m
Train, bus via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoya Stationtrain [19193] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kawaguchikobus Resort Express
8h

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Distance: 366.4 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Kawaguchiko via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minamihikone to 河口湖 Kawaguchiko via Maibara, Nagoya, Shin-Yokohama, 八王子 Hachiōji, 大月 Ōtsuki, and 大月 Otsuki in around 6h 28m.

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