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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Matsue to Nikkō

Composite routes from Matsue to Nikkō

Cheapest
12 h 8 min
Car
815 km.
from $44
Other
8 h 20 min
604 km.
from $262.96
18 h
606 km.
from $149.74
16 h 58 min
Bus, Train
605 km.
from $135.85
5 h 30 min
Plane
606 km.
from $404.74
6 h 40 min
Train, Plane
605 km.
from $261.47
7 h 43 min
Train, Plane
605 km.
from $290.11

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Izumo Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Miho–Yonago Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$413.04
Plane from Tottori to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$271.74

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Okayama to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$97.83–$141.30
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Matsue to Okayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Train from Matsue to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
11h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$195.65
Train from Matsue to Yonago
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$17.39
Train from Matsue to Tottori
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Matsue to Yonago
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98

Tobu Railway

Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Kita-Senju to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.96–$18.48

Bus operators

Chugoku JR Bus Company

Phone:
0570-666-012
Website:
chugoku-jrbus.co.jp/
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$65.22

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$81.52

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Tomei
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$51.09

Tobu bus

Phone:
03-4405-5370
Website:
tobu-bus.com/en/
Bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.12

Keihan Bus

Phone:
077-531-2121
Website:
keihanbus.jp/
Bus from Yonago to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Nikkō is to drive which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matsue to Nikkō is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $163.04 - $467.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Matsue and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Matsue to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal, Tomei-Yamato and Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Matsue and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Matsue to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at Nikko via Okayama, Tōkyō Station and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Matsue to Nikkō?

The distance between Matsue and Nikkō is 1008 km. The road distance is 910.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Matsue to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $141.30 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Matsue to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matsue to Nikkō bus from?

Matsue to Nikkō bus services, operated by Chugoku JR Bus Company, depart from Matsue Sta. station.

Where do I catch the Matsue to Nikkō train from?

Matsue to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Matsue station.

Train or bus from Matsue to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Matsue to Nikkō is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs $141.30 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $152.17 and takes 18h.

Where does the Matsue to Nikkō bus arrive?

Matsue to Nikkō bus services, operated by Chugoku JR Bus Company, arrive at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.

Where does the Matsue to Nikkō train arrive?

Matsue to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Matsue to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Matsue to Nikkō is 910 km. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Matsue 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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