What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Hakone-Yumoto and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 箱根湯本 Hakone-Yumoto and arriving at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via Odawara and 栗橋 Kurihashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō?

The distance between Hakone-Yumoto and Nikkō is 228 km. The road distance is 223.8 km.

How do I travel from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

How long does it take to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō train from?

Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Odawara station.

Where does the Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō train arrive?

Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kurihashi station.

Can I drive from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 285+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkō by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Odawara to Kurihashitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn / ...
5h
¥3,458–4,925
Drive 223.8 km
1. Drive from Hakone-Yumoto to Nikkōcar 223.8 km
3h
¥3,876–5,599
Train via Tokyo
1. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 代々木上原 Yoyogi-Ueharatrain Oh
2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
5h 2m
Train via Tokyo #2
1. Take the train from Odawara to Shin Yokohamatrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain Ju
3. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain
5h 10m

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Distance: 228.4 km
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Hakone-Yumoto, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from 箱根湯本 Hakone-Yumoto to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via 小田原 Odawara, Odawara, Kurihashi, and 栗橋 Kurihashi in around 5h.

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