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

The cheapest way to get from Kamikōchi to Nikkō is to bus and train which costs ¥6000 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamikōchi to Nikkō is to bus and train via Nagano which takes 7h 58m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct bus between Kamikōchi and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamikōchi to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Kamikochi BT and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Kamikōchi to Nikkō?

The distance between Kamikōchi and Nikkō is 419 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamikōchi to Nikkō without a car is to bus and train via Nagano which takes 7h 58m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Kamikōchi to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamikōchi to Nikkō bus from?

Kamikōchi to Nikkō bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Kamikochi BT station.

Where does the Kamikōchi to Nikkō bus arrive?

Kamikōchi to Nikkō bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 284+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Kamikōchi to Nikkō - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kamikōchi to Nikkō by bus or train

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Bus, train via Nagano
best
1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
3. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain
5. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
7h 58m
¥7,119–10,625
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kurihashitrain
4. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
9h 13m
¥6,469–9,525
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Takayama
2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
9h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
9h 40m
¥9,357–22,750

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Distance: 419.1 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kamikōchi to Tobu-Nikko Station via Kamikochi BT, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 9h 40m.

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