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How to get fromKawaguchiko to Hikoneby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Mishima Station Northbus bus Mishima Kawaguchiko Liner
    2. Take the train from Mishima to Maibaratrain train Kodama
    5h 13m

  2. Drive 317.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Hikonecar car 317.5 km
    3h 52m
    ¥5,508–7,956

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus Resort Express
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Meishin Tagabus bus
    6h 47m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train Fj
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain train
    6h 20m

  5. Bus, train via Nagoya

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus Resort Express
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain train [19214] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
    7h 2m

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  • Distance: 365.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Kawaguchiko to Meishin Taga via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Minamihikone via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, Hachioji, Shin Yokohama, Nagoya, and Maibara in around 6h 20m.

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