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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shirakawa-Go to Nikkō

Composite routes from Shirakawa-Go to Nikkō

Cheapest
5 h 33 min
Car
392 km.
from $21
Other
6 h 42 min
Bus, Train
247 km.
from $143.15
12 h 9 min
Bus, Train
247 km.
from $91.41
7 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
247 km.
from $180.14
8 h 18 min
Bus, Train
247 km.
from $128.37
12 h 49 min
248 km.
from $119.54
8 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
247 km.
from $169.11
8 h 21 min
Bus, Train
247 km.
from $214.02

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$130.43

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$543.48
Plane from Toyama Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$173.91

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kanazawa to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$33.70
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Kanazawa to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Train from Kanazawa to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.48–$30.43

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:
$13.04–$20.65

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Takasaki to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87

Ainokaze Toyama Railway

Phone:
076-431-3409
Website:
ainokaze.co.jp/
Train from Kanazawa to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.70

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:
$4.89–$7.61

Bus operators

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.78–$27.17

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:
$22.12

Nouhi Bus

Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$27.17
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74

Gifu Bus

Phone:
058-240-0489
Website:
gifubus.co.jp/
Bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$27.17

Nippon Chuo Bus Co

Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 金沢駅東口 to 新前橋駅
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō is to drive which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Shirakawa-go and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō?

The distance between Shirakawa-go and Nikkō is 611 km. The road distance is 392.6 km.

How do I travel from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 42m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa-go to Nikkō bus from?

Shirakawa-go to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō is to bus which takes 12h 49m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 . There are no good options to train or fly between Shirakawa-go to Nikkō.

Where does the Shirakawa-go to Nikkō bus arrive?

Shirakawa-go to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa-go to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa-go to Nikkō is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Shirakawa-go 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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