There are 4 ways to get from Hikone to Toyama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain [28913] Jr Hokuriku / ...
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain Tsurugi
3h 26m¥3,782–5,352Train via Tsuruga
cheapest- Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain [28913] Jr Hokuriku / ...
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain Kagayaki
3h 35m¥3,582–4,852Bus
- Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Toyama Shiyakusho Maebus
5h 55m¥5,900–8,600Drive 246.6 km
- Drive from Hikone to Toyamacar 246.6 km
2h 53m¥4,237–6,119
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Toyama is to train via Tsuruga which costs ¥3500 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Toyama is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Hikone to Toyama. However, there are services departing from Meishin Taga and arriving at Toyama Shiyakusho Mae via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Toyama. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Toyama via Maibara and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Hikone and Toyama is 255 km. The road distance is 246.6 km.
The best way to get from Hikone to Toyama without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Hikone to Toyama, including transfers.
Hikone to Toyama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meishin Taga station.
Hikone to Toyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Maibara station.
The best way to get from Hikone to Toyama is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Toyama, Japan?
You can take a train from Minamihikone to Toyama via Maibara and Tsuruga in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Toyama Shiyakusho Mae via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Toyama Shiyakusho Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hikone to Toyama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Hikone to Toyama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Toyama is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Hikone to Toyama.
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