There are 6 ways to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2h 10m¥2,080–2,655Drive 102.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikonecar 102.8 km
1h 36m¥1,783–2,576Bus, train via Maibara
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain Kodama
2h 33mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Hikone102.8 km
1h 36mBus, train #2
- Take the bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Shin-Osaka Stationbus S
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain Kodama
2h 12m¥2,238–3,086Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2h 29m¥1,967–2,751
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Osaka Airport and arriving at Minamihikone via Hotarugaike, Ōsaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) and Hikone is 101 km. The road distance is 102.8 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone, including transfers.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Osaka Itami Airport (ITM) to Hikone.
There are 210+ hotels available in Hikone.
What companies run services between Osaka Itami Airport (ITM), Japan and Hikone, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Osaka Airport to Minamihikone via Hotarugaike, Hotarugaike, Ōsaka, and Kyōto in around 2h 29m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kyōto to Minamihikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Minamihikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Osaka to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Ōsaka to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 06-6844-1124
- Website
- hankyu-kankobus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,400
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Itami Airport to Shin-Osaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–550
- Schedules at
- okkbus.co.jp
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Osaka Itami-ITM to Hikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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