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

The cheapest way to get from Akihabara to Nikkō is to train via Kuki which costs ¥2000 - ¥3200 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Akihabara to Nikkō is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct bus between Akihabara and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Akihabara to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Akihabara and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Akihabara and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Akihabara to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 秋葉原 Akihabara and arriving at Tōbu-nikkō via Kita-senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Akihabara to Nikkō?

The distance between Akihabara and Nikkō is 137 km. The road distance is 141.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Akihabara to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Akihabara to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Nikkō bus from?

Akihabara to Nikkō bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Nikkō train from?

Akihabara to Nikkō train services, operated by Tobu Railway Limited Express, depart from Kita-senju station.

Train or bus from Akihabara to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Akihabara to Nikkō is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4450 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Akihabara to Nikkō bus arrive?

Akihabara to Nikkō bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Tobu-Nikko Station.

Where does the Akihabara to Nikkō train arrive?

Akihabara to Nikkō train services, operated by Tobu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Tōbu-nikkō station.

Can I drive from Akihabara to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Akihabara to Nikkō is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Akihabara to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 285+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Akihabara to Nikkō - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Akihabara to Nikkō by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
2h 51m
Train via Kuki
cheapest
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Ju / ...
2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn / ...
3h
¥2,013–3,188
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
4h 50m
¥4,450
Drive 141.2 km
1. Drive from Akihabara to Nikkōcar 141.2 km
1h 52m
¥2,446–3,533

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Distance: 136.9 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

Tobu Railway Limited Express operates a train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkō hourly, and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,350 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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