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How to get fromKyoto to Hikone castleby train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto to Hikone castle by train, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain train
    2. Take the train from Maibara to Minamihikonetrain train
    3. Take the train from Minamihikone to Hikonetrain train
    1h 20m

  2. Train via Notogawa

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Notogawatrain train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    2. Take the train from Notogawa to Hikonetrain train [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
    1h 39m
    ¥1,003–1,395

  3. Drive 67.6 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Hikone castlecar car 67.6 km
    1h 12m
    ¥1,173–1,693

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Hikone castletaxi taxi 67.6 km
    1h 12m
    ¥28,000–34,000

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  • Distance: 81.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Hikone castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyoto to Hikone castle via Maibara, Minamihikone, and Hikone in around 1h 20m.

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