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How to get fromKawaguchi-ko to Nikkōby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Omiya Station West Exitbus bus
    2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn / ...
    5h 36m
    ¥6,537–8,458

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train Fj
    2. Take the train from Ōtsuki to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kurihashitrain train
    4. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    6h 9m
    ¥3,329–5,224

  3. Train via Utsunomiya

    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train Fj
    2. Take the train from Ōtsuki to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain train
    4. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    5h 43m
    ¥3,919–6,124

  4. Drive  222.4 km

    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Nikkōcar car 222.4 km
    2h 57m
    ¥3,395–4,904

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus bus Mt. Fuji Sta.
    2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus bus
    6h 45m
    ¥5,650–15,015

Kawaguchi-ko to Nikkō by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Kawaguchi-ko, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 日光 Nikkō via 大月 Otsuki, Ōtsuki, Shinjuku Station, Ōmiya, and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawaguchiko to Tobu-Nikko Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in around 6h 45m.

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