What is the cheapest way to get from Okayama to Hikone?

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Hikone is to bus and train which costs ¥4900 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Okayama to Hikone?

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Hikone is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Okayama and Hikone?

No, there is no direct bus from Okayama to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Meishin Taga via Kyoto Chuo Entrance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Hikone?

No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Minamihikone via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Okayama to Hikone?

The distance between Okayama and Hikone is 259 km. The road distance is 258.4 km.

How do I travel from Okayama to Hikone without a car?

The best way to get from Okayama to Hikone without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Okayama to Hikone?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Okayama to Hikone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Hikone bus from?

Okayama to Hikone bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, depart from Okayama station.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Hikone train from?

Okayama to Hikone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Okayama station.

Train or bus from Okayama to Hikone?

The best way to get from Okayama to Hikone is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6700 - ¥7200 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Okayama to Hikone bus arrive?

Okayama to Hikone bus services, operated by Ryobi Bus, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where does the Okayama to Hikone train arrive?

Okayama to Hikone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Hikone?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Hikone is 258 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Okayama to Hikone.

Where can I stay near Hikone?

There are 213+ hotels available in Hikone.

Okayama to Hikone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Okayama to Hikone by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
3h 2m
Drive 258.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Hikonecar 258.4 km
3h 43m
¥4,415–6,377
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain
5h 14m
¥4,950–5,650
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus Kyoto
2. Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Tagabus
5h 47m
¥6,750–7,150

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Distance: 258.5 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Okayama to Minamihikone via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Okayama to Meishin Taga via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Kyoto Chuo Entrance in around 5h 47m.

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