There are 4 ways to get from Hikone to Tsu by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain Kodama
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsutrain Urban Liner / ...
2h 19m¥2,132–4,052Drive 78.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Hikone to Tsucar 78.9 km
1h 17m¥1,369–1,978Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hikone to Tsutaxi 78.9 km
1h 17m¥32,000–39,000Train
- Take the train from Minamihikone to Kusatsu(Shiga)train
- Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Tsugetrain
- Take the train from Tsuge to Kameyama(Mie)train
3h 42m¥1,738–2,512
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Tsu is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2000 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Tsu is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Tsu. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Tsu via Maibara and Kintetsu-Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Hikone and Tsu is 142 km. The road distance is 78.9 km.
The best way to get from Hikone to Tsu without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2100 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Hikone to Tsu, including transfers.
Hikone to Tsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Maibara station.
Hikone to Tsu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Tsu is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Hikone to Tsu.
There are 92+ hotels available in Tsu.
What companies run services between Hikone, Japan and Tsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Minamihikone to Tsu via Maibara, Nagoya, and Kintetsu-Nagoya in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Maibara to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Maibara to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Minamihikone to Kusatsu(Shiga)
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Tsuge
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tsuge to Kameyama(Mie)
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥330–480
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsu
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,300
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsu
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Website
- Kintetsu Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- ¥32,000–39,000
Oumi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 570-02-0106
- Website
- ohmitetudo.co.jp
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