There are 4 ways to get from Toyama to Hikone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain Shirasagi / ...
2h 52m¥3,827–5,349Train via Hikoneguchi
cheapest- Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain Kagayaki
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Maibaratrain Shirasagi / ...
3h 11m¥3,794–5,028Bus
- Take the bus from Toyama to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Meishin Tagabus
6h 5mDrive 247.4 km
- Drive from Toyama to Hikonecar 247.4 km
2h 52m¥4,250–6,139
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Toyama to Hikone is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Toyama to Hikone is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Toyama to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Toyama and arriving at Meishin Taga via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Toyama to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Toyama and arriving at Minamihikone via Tsuruga and Maibara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Toyama and Hikone is 255 km. The road distance is 247.4 km.
The best way to get from Toyama to Hikone without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Toyama to Hikone, including transfers.
Toyama to Hikone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Toyama station.
Toyama to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Toyama station.
The best way to get from Toyama to Hikone is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Toyama, Japan and Hikone, Japan?
You can take a train from Toyama to Minamihikone via Tsuruga and Maibara in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toyama to Meishin Taga via Meitetsu Bus Center and Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Toyama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Toyama to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Meishin Taga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Toyama to Hikone bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Toyama to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Toyama to Hikone is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Toyama to Hikone.
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