There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Hikone castle by train or car
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Train via Maibara
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain
- Take the train from Maibara to Minamihikonetrain
- Take the train from Minamihikone to Hikonetrain
1h 35m¥1,874–2,618Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hikonetrain Rakuraku Biwako No 2
1h 36m¥1,500–2,200Drive 106.8 km
- Drive from Osaka to Hikone castlecar 106.8 km
1h 44m¥1,633–2,359Train via Kyoto
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Notogawatrain [21747] Jr Biwako / ...
2h 12m¥1,619–2,309
Osaka to Hikone castle by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Hikone castle is to train which costs ¥1500 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Hikone castle is to train via Maibara which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station station and arriving at Hikone. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Osaka and Hikone castle is 121 km. The road distance is 106.8 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Hikone castle without a car is to train via Maibara which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Osaka to Hikone castle, including transfers.
Osaka to Hikone castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
Osaka to Hikone castle train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hikone station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Hikone castle is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Osaka to Hikone castle.
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What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Hikone castle, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin Osaka to Hikone castle via Maibara, Minamihikone, and Hikone in around 1h 35m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
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 Maibara to Minamihikone
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180–260
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Minamihikone to Hikone
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥95–140
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hikone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Notogawa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
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