What is the cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone?

The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone is to bus and train which costs ¥1800 - ¥2200 and takes 2h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone?

The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

Is there a direct train between Namba (Station) and Hikone?

No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Minamihikone via Shin Osaka and Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Namba (Station) to Hikone?

The distance between Namba (Station) and Hikone is 125 km. The road distance is 107.5 km.

How do I travel from Namba (Station) to Hikone without a car?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.

How long does it take to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Hikone train from?

Namba (Station) to Hikone train services, operated by Osaka Metro, depart from Namba station.

Where does the Namba (Station) to Hikone train arrive?

Namba (Station) to Hikone train services, operated by Osaka Metro, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Namba (Station) to Hikone?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Hikone is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Namba (Station) to Hikone.

Where can I stay near Hikone?

There are 217+ hotels available in Hikone.

Namba (Station) to Hikone - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Hikone by subway, train, bus, or car

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Namba to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain
3. Take the train from Maibara to Minamihikonetrain
2h 9m
¥2,010–2,829
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Namba to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Direct Express Kyoto
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2h 54m
¥1,800–2,200
Drive 107.5 km
1. Drive from Namba (Station) to Hikonecar 107.5 km
1h 42m
¥1,854–2,678
Train
1. Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2h 33m
¥1,803–2,642
Bus, train via Osaka Itami Airport North Terminal
1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station to Osaka Itami Airport North Terminalbus N / ...
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
3. Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain
3h 19m
¥2,923–3,998

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Distance: 124.7 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Hikone, Japan?

You can take a train from JR-Namba to Minamihikone via Tennōji and Kyōto in around 2h 33m.

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