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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Kobe is to train via Motomachi which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Kobe is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Kobe station. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Station Hachijou gate and Osaka Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Shin Kobe via Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Hikone to Kobe?

The distance between Hikone and Kobe is 128 km. The road distance is 130.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Hikone to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kobe bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hikone to Kobe train from?

Hikone to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Minamihikone station.

Train or bus from Hikone to Kobe?

The best way to get from Hikone to Kobe is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥4800 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Hikone to Kobe bus arrive?

Hikone to Kobe bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Kyoto Chuo Entrance station.

Where does the Hikone to Kobe train arrive?

Hikone to Kobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Hikone to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Kobe is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Hikone to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 330+ hotels available in Kobe.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain Hikari / ...
2h 25m
Train via Motomachi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minamihikone to Kyōtotrain [21833] Jr Biwako
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain JR Kyoto Line
3h 6m
¥2,006–2,857
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Kyoto Chuo Entrancebus
2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kobe Sannomiya Stationbus
3h 31m
¥4,337–4,787
Drive 130.4 km
1. Drive from Hikone to Kobecar 130.4 km
2h 2m
¥2,242–3,238

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Distance: 127.5 km
Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Shin Kobe via Kyōto and Kyoto in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Kobe Sannomiya Station via Kyoto Chuo Entrance, Kyoto Station Hachijou gate, Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal, and Osaka Airport in around 3h 31m.

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