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345 km.
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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
6 h 2 min
Car
345 km.
from $18
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
Found: 2
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 7m
Every day
$82.57–$228.67
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$82.57–$266.78
Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Website
Tobu Railway
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
2h 51m
Hourly
$76.22–$114.33
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
44 min
Once daily
$15.24–$24.14
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 30m
Every 2 hours
$8.89–$12.70
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Website
45 min
3 times a day
$8.26–$10.16
076-431-3409
076-431-3409
Call
Tobu Railway
Website
39 min
Hourly
$5.72–$8.89
03-5962-0102
03-5962-0102
Call
Bus operators
Found: 5
Hokutetsu Transportation
Website
Tobu bus
Website
Nouhi Bus
Website
Gifu Bus
Website
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Website
Hokutetsu Transportation
Website
1h 25m
Every 4 hours
$11.43–$31.76
076-234-0123
076-234-0123
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Tobu bus
Website
3h 10m
Twice daily
$25.85
03-4405-5370
03-4405-5370
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Nouhi Bus
Website
40 min
3 times a day
$20.33–$31.76
0577-32-1688
0577-32-1688
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Gifu Bus
Website
2h 42m
4 times a day
$22.87–$31.76
058-240-0489
058-240-0489
Call
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Website
6h 15m
Once daily
$36.84–$54.63
+81 27-287-4000
+81 27-287-4000
Call

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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