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How to get fromIwaki to Nikkōby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Iwaki to Uenotrain train Hitachi
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train Spacia X / ...
    5h 12m

  2. Drive  161.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iwaki to Nikkōcar car 161.4 km
    2h 16m
    ¥2,455–3,546

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Taira Nakamachi to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    ¥8,343

  4. Train via Mito

    1. Take the train from Iwaki to Mitotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mito to Oyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    5h 52m
    ¥3,258–4,326

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  • Distance: 348 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Iwaki to Tōbu-nikkō via 上野 Ueno, 北千住 Kita-Senju, and Kita-senju in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taira Nakamachi to Tobu-Nikko Station via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, 豊洲駅前, Toyosu, and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in around 8h 32m.

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