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How to get fromNagano to Hikoneby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagano to Hikone by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain train Kagayaki
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain train Shirasagi / ...
    3h 26m
    ¥6,064–7,917

  2. Drive 306.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Hikonecar car 306.3 km
    4h 37m
    ¥5,315–7,676

  3. Train via Toyama

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain train
    4h 33m
    ¥6,284–8,589

  4. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain train Kodama
    4h 35m

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  • Distance: 413.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Nagano to Minamihikone via Tsuruga and Maibara in around 3h 26m.

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