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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tsuruoka to Nikkō

Composite routes from Tsuruoka to Nikkō

Cheapest
4 h 29 min
Car
352 km.
from $19
Other
5 h 23 min
Bus, Train
218 km.
from $86.63
5 h 37 min
Bus, Train
218 km.
from $77.83
5 h 13 min
Plane
219 km.
from $244.30
5 h 43 min
216 km.
from $158.83
5 h 52 min
Bus, Train
218 km.
from $71.05

Transport providers

Airlines

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Shonai Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$217.39

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.22–$59.78
Train from Yamagata to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$65.22
Train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.00–$39.13
Train from Niigata to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.74–$70.65
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.65–$33.70

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruoka to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

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

Bus operators

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$13.04
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$13.04

Shonai Kotsu

Website:
shonaikotsu.jp/english
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.45
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.49
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.20–$18.48

Miyako Kotsu

Website:
miyakou.co.jp/cms/express/desc/13/
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tsuruoka to Nikkō is to drive which costs $36.96 - $54.35 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tsuruoka to Nikkō is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $36.96 - $54.35 .

Is there a direct train between Tsuruoka and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Tsuruoka to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Tsuruoka and arriving at Nikko via Niigata, Ōmiya and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Tsuruoka to Nikkō?

The distance between Tsuruoka and Nikkō is 403 km. The road distance is 352.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Nikkō without a car is to bus and train via Sendai which takes 5h 23m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Tsuruoka to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tsuruoka to Nikkō train from?

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

Where does the Tsuruoka to Nikkō train arrive?

Tsuruoka to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Niigata station.

Can I drive from Tsuruoka to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruoka to Nikkō is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Tsuruoka 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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