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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. Train via Nagoya

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain train Kodama
    4h 35m
    ¥4,802–6,419

  3. Drive  306.3 km

    1. Drive from Nagano to Hikonecar car 306.3 km
    4h 42m
    ¥5,272–7,615

  4. Train via Nagoya #2

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Maibaratrain train [19214] JR Tokaido Line New Rapid Train / ...
    5h 36m

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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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