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8 h 6 min
521 km.
from $28
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Kyoto, Japan → Nikko, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kyoto to Nikko

Composite routes from Kyoto to Nikko

Cheapest
8 h 6 min
Car
521 km.
from $28
Other
4 h 29 min
398 km.
from $130.41
11 h 45 min
398 km.
from $94.24
10 h 3 min
Bus, Train
398 km.
from $86.17
5 h 15 min
398 km.
from $150.63
5 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
398 km.
from $164.95
5 h 42 min
Train, Plane
398 km.
from $167.62
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
398 km.
from $156.58
6 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
398 km.
from $212.77
7 h 51 min
Train, Plane
398 km.
from $164.58
4 h 29 min
396 km.
from $130.41
11 h 45 min
396 km.
from $94.24
10 h
Bus, Train
396 km.
from $86.17
5 h 15 min
396 km.
from $150.63
5 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
396 km.
from $164.95
5 h 42 min
Train, Plane
396 km.
from $167.62
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
396 km.
from $156.58
6 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
396 km.
from $212.77
7 h 51 min
Train, Plane
396 km.
from $164.58
4 h 44 min
410 km.
from $128.20
11 h 7 min
Bus, Train
410 km.
from $87.97
5 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
410 km.
from $159.84
5 h 31 min
410 km.
from $148.37
6 h 3 min
Train, Plane
410 km.
from $156.25
6 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
410 km.
from $152.83
6 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
410 km.
from $213.15
8 h 12 min
Train, Plane
410 km.
from $202.39

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Skymark Airlines
Website
Ibex Airlines
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$63.52–$241.37
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$88.93–$292.18
Skymark Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$63.52–$165.15
Ibex Airlines
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$107.98–$343.00
Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Keisei Skyliner
Website
Keisei Electric Railway
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Tobu Railway
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
2h 18m
Every 15 minutes
$82.57–$120.68
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Keisei Skyliner
Website
36 min
Every 30 minutes
$19.44–$19.94
0570-081-160
0570-081-160
Call
Keisei Electric Railway
Website
1h 19m
4 times a day
$6.35–$8.89
0570-081-160
0570-081-160
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 57m
Hourly
$12.07–$16.51
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Tobu Railway
Website
1h 36m
Hourly
$13.97–$21.60
03-5962-0102
03-5962-0102
Call
Bus operators
Found: 3
Kintetsu Bus
Website
JR Bus Kanto
Website
Tobu bus
Website
Kintetsu Bus
Website
8h 46m
Once daily
$69.87–$95.28
0570-001631
0570-001631
Call
JR Bus Kanto
Website
6h 37m
Once daily
$30.49–$52.09
0570-048905
0570-048905
Call
Tobu bus
Website
3h 5m
Twice daily
$25.85
03-4405-5370
03-4405-5370
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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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