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Kobe, Japan → Nikko, Japan

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Eleven ways to Travel from Kobe to Nikko

Composite routes from Kobe to Nikko

Cheapest
7 h 15 min
Car
667 km.
from $36
Fastest
1 h 20 min
Plane
Other
7 h 15 min
Rideshare
667 km.
from $8.70
4 h 52 min
460 km.
from $141.57
13 h 10 min
Bus, Train
460 km.
from $90.26
5 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $139.47
5 h 38 min
460 km.
from $165.91
5 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $150.33
6 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $198.15
7 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $136.42
6 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $172.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.27–$381.11

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$343.00
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$381.11

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15
Plane from Kobe to Ibaraki
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$139.74

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$343.00
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$381.11

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73
Train from Kōriyama to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.22–$44.46
Train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$16.51
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.21–$6.99
Train from Takahama to Kita-Senju
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.26–$11.43

Tobu Railway

Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Kita-Senju to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$21.60

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Osaka Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
9h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$95.28

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Nikkō is to drive which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Nikkō is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 4h 52m and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Nikko via Tōkyō Station and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Kobe to Nikkō?

The distance between Kobe and Nikkō is 694 km. The road distance is 669.6 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Nikkō without a car is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 4h 52m and costs $97.83 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Kobe to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Nikkō train from?

Kobe to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Where does the Kobe to Nikkō train arrive?

Kobe to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Nikkō is 670 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Kobe 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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