There are 3 ways to get from Himeji to Hikone by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Himeji to Shin Osakatrain Sakura
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain Kodama
2h 17m¥3,048–4,320Drive 180.5 km
- Drive from Himeji to Hikonecar 180.5 km
2h 29m¥3,094–4,468Train via Kyoto
- Take the train from Himeji to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2h 21m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Himeji to Hikone is to train which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Himeji to Hikone is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Himeji and arriving at Minamihikone via Shin Osaka and Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Himeji and Hikone is 200 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.
The best way to get from Himeji to Hikone without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Himeji to Hikone, including transfers.
Himeji to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Himeji to Hikone is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Himeji to Hikone.
There are 214+ hotels available in Hikone.
What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Hikone, Japan?
You can take a train from Himeji to Minamihikone via Shin Osaka and Maibara in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Himeji to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Minamihikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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