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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train Nozomi / ...
    2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain train Kodama
    2h 54m
    ¥4,361–6,250

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train
    6h 16m
    ¥5,231–6,040

  3. Drive  282.3 km

    1. Drive from Kurashiki to Hikonecar car 282.3 km
    3h 49m
    ¥4,863–7,024

  4. Train via Kyoto

    1. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako
    3h 50m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kurashiki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus Kyoto
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Tagabus bus
    6h 27m
    ¥6,750–7,150

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  • Distance: 289.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Kurashiki to Minamihikone via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Maibara in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurashiki to Meishin Taga via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Kyoto Chuo Entrance in around 6h 27m.

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