There are 7 ways to get from Matsue to Nikkō by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car
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Fly from Izumo Airport, train
best- Fly from Izumo Airport (IZO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane IZO - HND
- Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain
6h 32mDrive 818.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsue to Nikkōcar 818.2 km
12h 22m¥12,442–17,972Train
- Take the train from Matsue to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Tōkyō Stationtrain
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Ju
- Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
11h 2mBus
- Take the bus from Matsue Sta. to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuya Stationbus
- Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
17h 38m¥17,250–23,650Bus, night bus, train
- Take the bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
- Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Tochigi Stationnightbus
- Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
16h 11m¥15,278–19,559Fly from Miho–Yonago Airport, train
- Fly from Miho–Yonago Airport (YGJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane YGJ - HND
- Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain
7h 45mTrain to Tottori, fly, train
- Take the train from Matsue to Tottoritrain
- Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TTJ - HND
- Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain
8h 48m
Izumo Airport (IZO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsue to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Matsue to Nikkō is to drive which takes 12h 22m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsue to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Matsue Sta. and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinki Bus Sannomiya, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsue to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Matsue and arriving at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via Okayama, Tōkyō Station and 栗橋 Kurihashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.
The distance between Matsue and Nikkō is 804 km. The road distance is 818.2 km.
The best way to get from Matsue to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Matsue to Nikkō, including transfers.
Matsue to Nikkō bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., depart from Matsue Sta. station.
Matsue to Nikkō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsue station.
The best way to get from Matsue to Nikkō is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥17000 - ¥24000 and takes 17h 38m.
What companies run services between Matsue, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsue to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via Okayama, Tōkyō Station, and 栗橋 Kurihashi in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsue Sta. to Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinki Bus Sannomiya, Shibuya Station, Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 17h 38m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Miho–Yonago Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥61,000–63,000
Flights from Tottori to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥58,000–60,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Izumo Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–36,000
Flights from Izumo Airport to Tokyo International Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–36,000
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Matsue to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,600
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to 栗橋 Kurihashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–700
- Website
- Tobu Railway
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Matsue Sta. to Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–6,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Shinki Bus Sannomiya to Shibuya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–13,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- 3-Row Seats
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,350
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
- Phone
- 077-531-2121
- Website
- keihanbus.jp
Bus from Yonago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,210
- Schedules at
- keihanbus.jp
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Tochigi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–13,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Matsue to Nikkō bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku Co., Ltd., arrive at Shinki Bus Kobe Sannomiya Bus Terminal station.
Matsue to Nikkō train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsue to Nikkō is 818 km. It takes approximately 12h 22m to drive from Matsue to Nikkō.
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