Hikone to Tokyo by train
Tokyo lies 315 km (196 mi) east of Hikone, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 385 km (239 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hikone | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 113,647 | 9.7 million |
| Elevation | 95 m (312 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Minami-Hikone Station, Kawase Station, Inae Station | Keiō Line Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Station, Odakyu Electric Railway Shinjuku Station |
Where to book trains from Hikone to Tokyo
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Staying in Tokyo
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Common questions
How far is Tokyo from Hikone?
315 km (196 mi) in a straight line, east of Hikone; by road roughly 385 km (239 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hikone to Tokyo by train?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hikone and Tokyo?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tokyo?
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Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.