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How to get fromTakamatsu to Hikoneby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Takamatsu to Hikone by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Maibaratrain train
    3h 30m
    ¥5,353–7,545

  2. Drive  285.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takamatsu to Hikonecar car 285.9 km
    4h 15m
    ¥4,885–7,056

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ritsurin Garden to Ōsakabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train
    5h 49m
    ¥6,050–6,750

  4. Train via Kyoto

    1. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kyototrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain train
    4h 26m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus bus Takamatsu Express Kyoto
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Chuo Entrance to Meishin Tagabus bus
    5h 53m
    ¥7,850–9,907

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  • Distance: 342.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Minamihikone via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Maibara in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ritsurin Koenmae to Meishin Taga via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Kyoto Chuo Entrance in around 5h 53m.

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