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

The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Odawara is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hikone to Odawara is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Hikone and Odawara?

No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Odawara. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Tomei Matsuda via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and Tomei Ashigara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Hikone and Odawara?

No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Odawara. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Odawara via Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Hikone to Odawara?

The distance between Hikone and Odawara is 342 km. The road distance is 336.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Hikone to Odawara without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Hikone to Odawara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hikone to Odawara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hikone to Odawara train from?

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

Train or bus from Hikone to Odawara?

The best way to get from Hikone to Odawara is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Hikone to Odawara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hikone to Odawara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hikone to Odawara?

Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Odawara is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Hikone to Odawara.

Where can I stay near Odawara?

There are 1208+ hotels available in Odawara.

Hikone to Odawara - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Maibara to Odawaratrain Kodama
3h 51m
Drive 336.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hikone to Odawaracar 336.1 km
4h 5m
¥5,837–8,431
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tomei Ashigarabus
3. Take the bus from Tomei Ashigara to Tomei Matsudabus
8h 25m
¥9,110–11,400

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Distance: 342.1 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Odawara, 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 小田原 Odawara via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Tomei Ashigara, Tomei Matsuda, and 新松田 Shin-Matsuda in around 8h 25m.

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