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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matsumoto to Nikkō

Composite routes from Matsumoto to Nikkō

Cheapest
3 h 54 min
Car
209 km.
from $11
Other
4 h 15 min
158 km.
from $94.07
8 h 46 min
158 km.
from $85.70
5 h 32 min
158 km.
from $110.26
5 h 32 min
158 km.
from $77.11

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
Japan Railways (JR)
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Tobu Railway
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
1h 17m
Every 30 minutes
$36.96–$53.26
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
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Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
51 min
Hourly
$14.13–$22.83
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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Japan Railways (JR)
Website
1h 18m
Once daily
$7.07–$10.33
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 9m
Hourly
$5.98–$8.70
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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Tobu Railway
Website
39 min
Hourly
$4.89–$7.61
03-5962-0102
03-5962-0102
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Bus operators
Found: 2
ALPICO Kotsu
Website
Tobu bus
Website
ALPICO Kotsu
Website
3h 53m
Every 30 minutes
$26.09–$30.43
0570-550-373
0570-550-373
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Tobu bus
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$22.12
03-4405-5370
03-4405-5370
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Nikkō is to drive which costs $27.17 - $41.30 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Nikkō is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $27.17 - $41.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Matsumoto and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Matsumoto and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Nikko via Nagano, Ōmiya and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Matsumoto to Nikkō?

The distance between Matsumoto and Nikkō is 373 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Matsumoto to Nikkō without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 4h 15m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Matsumoto to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matsumoto to Nikkō bus from?

Matsumoto to Nikkō bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Matsumoto to Nikkō train from?

Matsumoto to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Matsumoto station.

Train or bus from Matsumoto to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Matsumoto to Nikkō is to train via Nagano which takes 4h 15m and costs $54.35 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $65.22 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Matsumoto to Nikkō bus arrive?

Matsumoto to Nikkō bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Matsumoto to Nikkō train arrive?

Matsumoto to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Matsumoto to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Nikkō is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Matsumoto 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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