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How to get fromHiroshima to Hikoneby train, night bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hiroshima to Hikone by train, night bus, or car

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  1. Train via Kyoto

    best
    1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Kyototrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako
    3h 1m

  2. Drive 415.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hiroshima to Hikonecar car 415.7 km
    5h 29m
    ¥7,211–10,415

  3. Night bus, train

    1. Take the night bus from Kōiki-kōen-mae Station to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchinightbus night bus Karst
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako
    11h 56m
    ¥9,242–11,637

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Hiroshima to Shin Osakatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain train Kodama
    3h 17m

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  • Distance: 399.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Hiroshima, Japan and Hikone, Japan?

You can take a train from Hiroshima to Minamihikone via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 3h 1m.

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