There are 3 ways to get from Nakatsugawa to Hikone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mino-Sakamoto to Nagoyatrain CF: Chūō Line Rapid / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Maibaratrain Kodama
2h 52mDrive 135.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Nakatsugawa to Hikonecar 135.1 km
1h 52m¥2,344–3,386Bus
- Take the bus from Nakatsugawa IC to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Meishin Tagabus
3h 59m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakatsugawa to Hikone is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Nakatsugawa to Hikone is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakatsugawa to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Nakatsugawa IC and arriving at Meishin Taga via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakatsugawa to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Mino-Sakamoto and arriving at Minamihikone via Nagoya and Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Nakatsugawa and Hikone is 150 km. The road distance is 135.1 km.
The best way to get from Nakatsugawa to Hikone without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Nakatsugawa to Hikone, including transfers.
Nakatsugawa to Hikone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Nakatsugawa IC station.
Nakatsugawa to Hikone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Mino-Sakamoto station.
The best way to get from Nakatsugawa to Hikone is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Nakatsugawa, Japan and Hikone, Japan?
You can take a train from Mino-Sakamoto to Minamihikone via Nagoya and Maibara in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakatsugawa IC to Meishin Taga via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 3h 59m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Mino-Sakamoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nagoya to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Nakatsugawa IC to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Meishin Taga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nakatsugawa to Hikone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nakatsugawa to Hikone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakatsugawa to Hikone is 135 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Nakatsugawa to Hikone.
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