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

The cheapest way to get from Iwaki to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwaki to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct train between Iwaki and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Iwaki to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Iwaki(Fukushima) and arriving at Nikko via Kōriyama and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Iwaki to Nikkō?

The distance between Iwaki and Nikkō is 231 km. The road distance is 161.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwaki to Nikkō without a car is to train via Kōriyama which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4800.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Iwaki to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwaki to Nikkō train from?

Iwaki to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Iwaki(Fukushima) station.

Where does the Iwaki to Nikkō train arrive?

Iwaki to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Koriyama(Fukushima) station.

Can I drive from Iwaki to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwaki to Nikkō is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Iwaki to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 282+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Iwaki to Nikkō - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iwaki to Nikkō by train or car

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Train via Kōriyama
best
1. Take the train from Iwaki(Fukushima) to Koriyama(Fukushima)train
2. Take the train from Kōriyama to Utsunomiyatrain
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
4h 34m
¥3,464–4,707
Drive 161.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Iwaki to Nikkōcar 161.4 km
2h 16m
¥2,801–4,046
Train
1. Take the train from Iwaki to Mitotrain
2. Take the train from Mito(Ibaraki) to Oyama(Tochigi)train
3. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
5h 24m
¥3,358–4,826

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Distance: 231 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Iwaki(Fukushima) to Nikko via Kōriyama and Utsunomiya in around 4h 34m.

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