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How to get fromMatsumoto Castle to Nikkōby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya 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 49m
    ¥5,630–7,602

  2. Drive  209.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto Castle to Nikkōcar car 209.3 km
    3h 55m
    ¥3,201–4,624

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus bus
    9h 1m
    ¥8,850–12,842

  4. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 栃木 Tochigitrain train
    4. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    6h 26m
    ¥4,480–6,202

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kurihashitrain train
    3. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    6h 41m
    ¥4,973–6,449

Matsumoto Castle to Nikkō by foot and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Matsumoto Castle, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to 日光 Nikkō via Matsumoto, Nagano, Ōmiya, and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Tobu-Nikko Station via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 9h 1m.

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