Osaka to Hikone by train
Hikone lies 92 km (57 mi) north-east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 30 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 112 km (70 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Osaka | Hikone | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 113,647 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōbashi Station, Ōsaka Abenobashi Station, Ōsaka Namba Station | Minami-Hikone Station, Kawase Station, Inae Station |
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Common questions
How far is Hikone from Osaka?
92 km (57 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Osaka; by road roughly 112 km (70 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Hikone by train?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Hikone?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.