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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Nikkō by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    5h 16m
    ¥3,579–5,601

  2. Train via Kuki

    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
    ¥3,329–5,201

  3. Bus, train

    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

  4. Drive  222.4 km

    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Nikkōcar car 222.4 km
    2h 57m
    ¥3,841–5,547

  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

Kawaguchiko to Nikkō by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Tōbu-nikkō via 大月 Otsuki, Ōtsuki, and Shinjuku Station in around 5h 16m. 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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