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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Nikko via Karuizawa, Ōmiya and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Nikkō?

The distance between Karuizawa and Nikkō is 239 km. The road distance is 137 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Nikkō without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Karuizawa to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Nikkō train from?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Nikkō train arrive?

Karuizawa to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Nikkō is 137 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Karuizawa to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 283+ hotels available in Nikkō.

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

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

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Train via Saitama
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
4h 31m
¥3,648–4,911
Drive 137 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa to Nikkōcar 137 km
2h 40m
¥2,382–3,441
Train
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain
2. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 栃木 Tochigitrain
3. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
4h 50m
¥2,648–3,961

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Distance: 238.7 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Nikko via Karuizawa, Ōmiya, and Utsunomiya in around 4h 31m.

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