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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto 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 34m
    ¥5,630–7,602

  2. Drive  210 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Nikkōcar car 210 km
    3h 56m
    ¥3,193–4,612

  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
    8h 46m
    ¥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 10m
    ¥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 25m
    ¥4,973–6,449

Matsumoto to Nikkō by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,480Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Matsumoto to 日光 Nikkō via Nagano, Ōmiya, and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Tobu-Nikko Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 8h 46m.

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