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Twelve ways to Travel from Kyoto to Nikkō

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Cheapest
By car (606 km)
6 h 34 min
606 km.
from $33
Fastest
Plane from Kyoto (Itami Airport) to Nikkō (Fukushima Airport)
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Rideshare
6 h 34 min
606 km.
from $7.90
Train via Utsunomiya
4 h 29 min
398 km.
from $130.41
Bus
11 h 45 min
398 km.
from $94.24
Bus, Train
10 h 3 min
398 km.
from $86.17
Train
5 h 15 min
398 km.
from $150.63
Bus, Plane (Fly Osaka International Airport to Haneda Airport)
5 h 45 min
398 km.
from $164.95
Train, Plane (Train to Kobe)
5 h 42 min
398 km.
from $167.62
Bus, Plane (Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport)
6 h 41 min
398 km.
from $156.58
Bus, Plane (Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukushima)
6 h 38 min
398 km.
from $212.77
Train, Plane (Train to Kobe)
7 h 51 min
398 km.
from $164.58

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$206.52

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$260.87
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$293.48

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$141.30
Plane from Kobe to Ibaraki
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Fukushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$293.48

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$70.65–$103.26
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52
Train from Kōriyama to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$38.04

Keisei Skyliner

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nippori
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.63–$17.07

Keisei Electric Railway

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nippori
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

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:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Takahama to Kita-Senju
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.07–$9.78

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:
$11.96–$18.48

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$81.52

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tomei
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$44.57

Tobu bus

Phone:
03-4405-5370
Website:
tobu-bus.com/en/
Bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.12

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 4h 29m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyōto (Station) and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyōto (Station) station to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Tomei-Yamato and Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kyōto (Station) and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Nikko via Tōkyō Station and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō?

The distance between Kyōto (Station) and Nikkō is 625 km. The road distance is 602.2 km.

How do I travel from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō without a car is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 4h 29m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō bus from?

Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō train from?

Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 4h 29m and costs $86.96 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō bus arrive?

Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tomei Yamato station.

Where does the Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō train arrive?

Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyōto (Station) to Nikkō is 602 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Kyōto (Station) 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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