How to Travel from
Shirakawago to Nikko
by Route or Car
Schedule
Shirakawago, Japan → Nikko, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shirakawago to Nikko
Composite routes from Shirakawago to Nikko
Cheapest
5 h 26 min
Car
384 km.
from $21
Other
6 h 35 min
Bus, Train
247 km.
from $143.15
12 h 2 min
Bus, Train
247 km.
from $91.41
7 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
247 km.
from $180.14
8 h 11 min
Bus, Train
247 km.
from $128.37
12 h 43 min
248 km.
from $119.54
8 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
247 km.
from $169.11
8 h 14 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:
$82.57–$228.67
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$266.78
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$635.18
Plane from Toyama Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$203.26
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:
$76.22–$114.33
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$39.38
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73
Train from Kanazawa to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Kanazawa to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.60–$35.57
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
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:
$8.89–$12.70
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.21–$6.99
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.07
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$16.51
Train from Takasaki to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
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:
$8.26–$10.16
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
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:
$11.43–$31.76
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
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:
$20.33–$31.76
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63
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:
$22.87–$31.76
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:
$36.84–$54.63
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Nikkō?
The cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Nikkō is to drive which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 5h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Shirakawago to Nikkō?
The fastest way to get from Shirakawago to Nikkō is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Shirakawago and Nikkō?
No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawago 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 43m.
How far is it from Shirakawago to Nikkō?
The distance between Shirakawago and Nikkō is 611 km. The road distance is 392.1 km.
How do I travel from Shirakawago to Nikkō without a car?
The best way to get from Shirakawago to Nikkō without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 35m and costs $86.96 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Shirakawago to Nikkō?
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Shirakawago to Nikkō, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Shirakawago to Nikkō bus from?
Shirakawago to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Where does the Shirakawago to Nikkō bus arrive?
Shirakawago to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Can I drive from Shirakawago to Nikkō?
Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawago to Nikkō is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Shirakawago 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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