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How to get fromIga to Hikoneby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Iga to Hikone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Ōtsu

    best
    1. Take the train from Igaueno to Tsugetrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuge to Kusatsu(Shiga)train train
    3. Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Minamihikonetrain train
    2h 25m
    ¥1,364–2,016

  2. Drive 65.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iga to Hikonecar car 65.4 km
    1h 8m
    ¥1,123–1,622

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Meishin Tagabus bus
    4h 5m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Iga to Hikonetaxi taxi 65.4 km
    1h 8m
    ¥27,000–33,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kibukawa to Takamiya(Shiga)train train [164647] Ohmi Railway Main / ...
    3h 7m
    ¥1,334–1,946

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  • Distance: 88 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

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

You can take a train from Igaueno to Minamihikone via Tsuge and Kusatsu(Shiga) in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuwamachi to Meishin Taga via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 4h 5m.

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