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

The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Nikkō is to train which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Kamakura and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura station to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Station East Exit and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 鎌倉 Kamakura and arriving at Tōbu-nikkō via 品川 Shinagawa and Kita-senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Nikkō?

The distance between Kamakura and Nikkō is 194 km. The road distance is 195.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamakura to Nikkō without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Kamakura to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Nikkō bus from?

Kamakura to Nikkō bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Yokohama Station East Exit.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Nikkō train from?

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

Train or bus from Kamakura to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Nikkō is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥4000 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Kamakura to Nikkō bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kamakura to Nikkō train arrive?

Kamakura to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 品川 Shinagawa station.

Can I drive from Kamakura to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Nikkō is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kamakura to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 283+ hotels available in Nikkō.

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

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

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Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 品川 Shinagawatrain Jo
2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
4h 10m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kamakura to Kurihashitrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku
2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn / ...
4h 11m
¥2,759–3,948
Bus
1. Take the bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
5h 22m
¥3,770–3,913
Drive 195.2 km
1. Drive from Kamakura to Nikkōcar 195.2 km
2h 41m
¥3,390–4,897

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Distance: 194.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōbu-nikkō via 品川 Shinagawa, 北千住 Kita-Senju, and Kita-senju in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Yokohama Station East Exit to Tobu-Nikko Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,350 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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