Rome2Rio

How to get fromAomori to Nikkōby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Nikkō

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Aomori to Nikkō by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Morioka

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Aomori to Moriokatrain train
    2. Take the train from Morioka to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    3. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    4. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    6h 20m
    ¥8,882–11,694

  2. Night bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Aomori Station to Omiyanightbus night bus Jx902
    2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn / ...
    13h 14m
    ¥6,680–19,250

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aomori Station to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Fukushimabus bus
    3. Take the train from Fukushima to Utsunomiyatrain train
    4. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    9h 55m
    ¥8,150–11,300

  4. Drive  592.5 km

    1. Drive from Aomori to Nikkōcar car 592.5 km
    7h 23m
    ¥9,010–13,014

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin Aomori to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    7h 40m
    ¥8,811–11,500

  6. Fly from Aomori, train

    1. Fly from Aomori (AOJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AOJ - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    6h 43m

  7. Train to Misawa, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Aomori to Misawatrain train
    2. Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane MSJ - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    7h 31m

  8. Train to Odate–Noshiro Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Aomori to Takanosu(Jr)train train
    2. Fly from Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ONJ - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    7h 42m

  9. Train to Akita Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Aomori to Akitatrain train
    2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AXT - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    9h 54m

Aomori to Nikkō by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥8,811Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Aomori to Nikkō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 607.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Aomori, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin Aomori to 日光 Nikkō via Morioka, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Sendai, Utsunomiya, and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 6h 20m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There