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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Nikko

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Nikko

Cheapest
14 h 36 min
Car
1319 km.
from $72
Other
9 h 29 min
924 km.
from $321
6 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
925 km.
from $139.67
22 h 18 min
Bus, Train
924 km.
from $175.04
6 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
925 km.
from $283.91
6 h 11 min
Train, Plane
925 km.
from $225.87
8 h 3 min
Train, Plane
925 km.
from $334.32

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$355.70
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$343.00

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$444.63
Plane from Saga Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$520.85

JetStar Japan

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$343.00

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$254.07

Star Flyer

Website:
starflyer.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.68–$343.00

Solaseed Air

Website:
solaseedair.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Shinagawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$88.93–$127.04
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Tosu
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tochigi to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$24.14

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:
$19.44–$19.94

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:
$6.35–$8.89

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinagawa to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70–$17.79
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.21–$6.99
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$16.51

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:
$5.72–$8.89
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 Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
11h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28
Bus from Osaka Station to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$95.28

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

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:
$25.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Nikkō is to fly and train which costs $70.65 - $260.87 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Nikkō is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs $97.83 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Hakata Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Nikko via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shinagawa and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Nikkō?

The distance between Kumamoto and Nikkō is 1312 km. The road distance is 1323.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs $184.78 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Kumamoto to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Nikkō bus from?

Kumamoto to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Nikkō train from?

Kumamoto to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kumamoto station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Nikkō bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Kumamoto and Nikkō?

It is currently 07:59 at both, Kumamoto and Nikkō.

Where does the Kumamoto to Nikkō train arrive?

Kumamoto to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Nikkō is 1323 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Kumamoto 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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