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How to get fromHimeji Castle (Station) to Hikone castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Himeji Castle (Station) to Hikone castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Notogawatrain train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    3h 47m

  2. Train via Kobe

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sanyohimeji to Nishidai(Hyogo)train train
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Notogawatrain train
    5h 24m
    ¥2,919–4,224

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Himeji Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus bus H
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    3. Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain train
    5h 5m

  4. Drive 182.3 km

    1. Drive from Himeji Castle (Station) to Hikone castlecar car 182.3 km
    2h 34m
    ¥3,156–4,558

  5. Train via Nishinomiya

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Ashiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ashiya to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Notogawatrain train
    5h 19m
    ¥3,000–4,307

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  • Distance: 190.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Himeji Castle (Station), Japan and Hikone castle, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Himeji Castle (Station) to Hikone castle via Sanyohimeji, Tegara, Himeji, Kyoto, Kyōto, Notogawa, and Hikone in around 3h 47m.

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