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Six ways to Travel from Nikko to Takayama

Composite routes from Nikko to Takayama

Cheapest
4 h 42 min
Car
335 km.
from $18
Other
4 h 42 min
Rideshare
335 km.
from $12.74
3 h 34 min
111 km.
from $137.45
8 h 47 min
110 km.
from $173.65
5 h 22 min
110 km.
from $103.80
6 h 52 min
110 km.
from $98.24

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$39.38
Train from Ōmiya to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$47.00

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tobu-Nikko to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
43 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 Nikko to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.21–$6.99
Train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70
Train from Tochigi to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
Train from Kiryu to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.95–$6.99

Tobu Railway

Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Tobu-Nikko to Tochigi
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.72–$8.89

Watarase Keikoku Railway

Train from Ashio to Kiryu
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.62–$8.89

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.76–$39.38

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.79–$39.38

Tobu bus

Phone:
03-4405-5370
Website:
tobu-bus.com/en/
Bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Takayama is to drive which costs $20.65 - $30.43 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

How far is it from Nikkō to Takayama?

The distance between Nikkō and Takayama is 329 km. The road distance is 194.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nikkō to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Nikkō to Takayama, including transfers.

Train or bus from Nikkō to Takayama?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Takayama is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 8h 47m.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Takayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Takayama is 195 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Nikkō to Takayama.

Where can I stay near Takayama?

There are 371+ hotels available in Takayama. Prices start at $34.45 per night.
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