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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hikone to Shirakawa
Composite routes from Hikone to Shirakawa
Cheapest
6 h 35 min
Car
Other
6 h 30 min
9 h 12 min
Bus, Train
5 h 1 min
Train, Plane
6 h 49 min
Train, Plane
6 h 56 min
Train, Plane
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$368.41
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$343.00
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$533.55
Peach Aviation Limited
Website:
flypeach.com/pc/en
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$165.15
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$343.00
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$533.55
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Maibara to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.87–$107.98
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.38–$58.44
Train from Maibara to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$35.57
Train from Maibara to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$44.46
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$44.46
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Maibara to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.79–$26.68
Train from Maibara to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$35.57
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Minamihikone to Maibara
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
050-3772-3910
Website:
jr-central.co.jp/
Train from Maibara to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
5 times a day
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kagamiishi to Kutano
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.41–$3.43
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Kutano
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.32–$5.84
Bus operators
Meitetsu Bus
Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Meishin Taga to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.65
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kōriyama
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93
JR Bus Kanto
Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$43.19
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Hikone to Shirakawa?
The cheapest way to get from Hikone to Shirakawa is to drive which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 6h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Hikone to Shirakawa?
The fastest way to get from Hikone to Shirakawa is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .
Is there a direct train between Hikone and Shirakawa?
No, there is no direct train from Hikone to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from Minamihikone and arriving at Kutano via Maibara, Tōkyō Station and Shin-Shirakawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
How far is it from Hikone to Shirakawa?
The distance between Hikone and Shirakawa is 603 km. The road distance is 619.9 km.
How do I travel from Hikone to Shirakawa without a car?
The best way to get from Hikone to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $97.83 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Hikone to Shirakawa?
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Hikone to Shirakawa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Hikone to Shirakawa train from?
Hikone to Shirakawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Maibara station.
Where does the Hikone to Shirakawa train arrive?
Hikone to Shirakawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Can I drive from Hikone to Shirakawa?
Yes, the driving distance between Hikone to Shirakawa is 620 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Hikone to Shirakawa.
Where can I stay near Shirakawa?
There are 85+ hotels available in Shirakawa. Prices start at $28.36 per night.
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