How to Travel from
Takayama to Nikkō
by Route or Car
Schedule
Takayama, Japan → Nikkō, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Takayama to Nikkō
Composite routes from Takayama to Nikkō
Cheapest
4 h 48 min
Car
344 km.
from $18
Other
6 h 14 min
220 km.
from $167.65
10 h 38 min
222 km.
from $98.48
7 h 36 min
Train, Plane
221 km.
from $190.92
8 h 28 min
Bus, Train
221 km.
from $119.40
8 h 10 min
Train, Plane
221 km.
from $179.35
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Toyama Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$173.91
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Toyama to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.78–$86.96
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$33.70
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$40.22
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Takayama to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$22.83
Train from Tochigi to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65
Train from Takayama to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.43–$42.39
Japan Railways (JR)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70
Train from Takasaki to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87
Tobu Railway
Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Tochigi to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.89–$7.61
Bus operators
ALPICO Kotsu
Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$42.39
Tobu bus
Phone:
03-4405-5370
Website:
tobu-bus.com/en/
Bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.12
Nouhi Bus
Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Takayama to Nikkō?
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Nikkō is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 4h 44m.
What is the fastest way to get from Takayama to Nikkō?
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Nikkō is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Takayama and Nikkō?
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Is there a direct train between Takayama and Nikkō?
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Nikko via Toyama, Ōmiya and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
How far is it from Takayama to Nikkō?
The distance between Takayama and Nikkō is 569 km. The road distance is 345 km.
How do I travel from Takayama to Nikkō without a car?
The best way to get from Takayama to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $86.96 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Takayama to Nikkō?
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Takayama to Nikkō, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Takayama to Nikkō bus from?
Takayama to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Where do I catch the Takayama to Nikkō train from?
Takayama to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Takayama station.
Train or bus from Takayama to Nikkō?
The best way to get from Takayama to Nikkō is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $86.96 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $81.52 and takes 10h 38m.
Where does the Takayama to Nikkō bus arrive?
Takayama to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Where does the Takayama to Nikkō train arrive?
Takayama to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Toyama station.
Can I drive from Takayama to Nikkō?
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Nikkō is 345 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Takayama to Nikkō.
Where can I stay near Nikkō?
There are 193+ hotels available in Nikkō. Prices start at $50.82 per night.
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