How to Travel from
Nikkō to Shirakawa
by Route or Car
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Nikkō, Japan → Shirakawa, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}
Composite routes from Nikkō to Shirakawa
Cheapest
5 h 51 min
Car
414 km.
from $22
Other
5 h 40 min
252 km.
from $162.83
12 h 28 min
Train, Bus
252 km.
from $80.52
10 h 5 min
252 km.
from $238.87
7 h 27 min
Train, Plane
252 km.
from $166.11
9 h 37 min
252 km.
from $118.04
8 h 2 min
Train, Plane
252 km.
from $176.76
8 h 8 min
Train, Plane
252 km.
from $216.22
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43
Plane from Narita International Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$195.65
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$206.52
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Narita International Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$271.74
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$250.00
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Utsunomiya to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$40.22
Train from Utsunomiya to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$38.04
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.70–$50.00
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagoya Station to Shirakawaguchi
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$26.09
Train from Owari-Ichinomiya to Shirakawaguchi
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$22.83
Train from Tobu-Nikko to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65
Train from Nagano to Tajimi
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.96–$52.17
Keisei Skyliner
Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita
Ave. Duration:
41 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 Keisei-Ueno to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$8.15
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Utsunomiya to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Tochigi to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87
Train from Utsunomiya to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Tobu Railway
Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Tobu-Nikko to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.89–$7.61
Train from Tobu-Nikko to Asakusa(Tobu/Subway)
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Meitetsu Nagoya Railroad
Website:
meitetsu.co.jp/eng/
Train from Central Japan International Airport to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.07
Bus operators
JR Bus Kanto
Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kani
Ave. Duration:
7h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Keio Dentetsu Bus
Phone:
042-352-3713
Website:
keio-bus.com/index.html
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ena
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.91–$27.17
Tobu bus
Phone:
03-4405-5370
Website:
tobu-bus.com/en/
Bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.12
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa?
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa is to drive which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 5h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa?
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $42.39 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Shirakawa?
No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Shirakawaguchi via Utsunomiya, Tōkyō Station and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
How far is it from Nikkō to Shirakawa?
The distance between Nikkō and Shirakawa is 574 km. The road distance is 401.6 km.
How do I travel from Nikkō to Shirakawa without a car?
The best way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $81.52 - $152.17 .
How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa?
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nikkō to Shirakawa train from?
Nikkō to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
Train or bus from Nikkō to Shirakawa?
The best way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawa is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $81.52 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $184.78 and takes 10h 5m.
Where does the Nikkō to Shirakawa train arrive?
Nikkō to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Can I drive from Nikkō to Shirakawa?
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Shirakawa is 402 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Nikkō to Shirakawa.
Where can I stay near Shirakawa?
There are 24+ hotels available in Shirakawa. Prices start at $31.52 per night.
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