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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nikkō to Tsuruoka

Composite routes from Nikkō to Tsuruoka

Cheapest
4 h 51 min
Car
300 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 48 min
218 km.
from $86.54
6 h 22 min
216 km.
from $158.48
5 h 37 min
Train, Plane
219 km.
from $244.30
6 h 23 min
Train, Bus
219 km.
from $98.71
6 h 42 min
Train, Bus
219 km.
from $102.52

Transport providers

Airlines

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$217.39

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78
Train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$33.70
Train from Ōmiya to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.74–$70.65
Train from Utsunomiya to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Utsunomiya to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$65.22

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Niigata to Tsuruoka
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

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 Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Train from Utsunomiya to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13

Bus operators

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$14.13

Shonai Kotsu

Website:
shonaikotsu.jp/english
Bus from Sendai Station to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.45
Bus from Yamagata eki mae to S-mall
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.20–$18.48
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.49

Miyako Kotsu

Website:
miyakou.co.jp/cms/express/desc/13/
Bus from Sendai Station to Shonai
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Tsuruoka is to drive which costs $36.96 - $59.78 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Tsuruoka is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $36.96 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Tsuruoka?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Tsuruoka. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Tsuruoka via Utsunomiya, Ōmiya and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Tsuruoka?

The distance between Nikkō and Tsuruoka is 411 km. The road distance is 353.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nikkō to Tsuruoka without a car is to train and bus via Sendai which takes 5h 48m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Nikkō to Tsuruoka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Tsuruoka train from?

Nikkō to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.

What is the time difference between Nikkō and Tsuruoka?

It is currently 21:24 at both, Nikkō and Tsuruoka.

Where does the Nikkō to Tsuruoka train arrive?

Nikkō to Tsuruoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Tsuruoka?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Tsuruoka is 354 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Nikkō to Tsuruoka.

Where can I stay near Tsuruoka?

There are 51+ hotels available in Tsuruoka. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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