There are 4 ways to get from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone by bus, train, 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¥2,080–2,800Drive 102.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikonecar 102.1 km
1h 34m¥1,758–2,539Bus, train via Maibara
- Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
- Take the train from Kyoto to Maibaratrain Kodama
2h 21m¥2,360–3,260Train
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Minamihikonetrain [21747] Jr Biwako
2h 41m¥1,765–2,515
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone is to train which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone. However, there are services departing from Hotarugaike and arriving at Minamihikone via Ōsaka and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Osaka Itami Airport and Hikone is 101 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone, including transfers.
Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Osaka Itami Airport to Hikone.
There are 217+ hotels available in Hikone.
What companies run services between Osaka Itami Airport, Ōsaka, Japan and Hikone, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Osaka Itami Airport to Minamihikone via Hotarugaike, Ōsaka, and Kyōto in around 2h 41m.
- 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 Kyoto to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- 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 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
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
Bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Schedules at
- www-hankyu-kankobus-co-jp-e.athp.transer.com
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