What is the cheapest way to get from Matsushima to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Matsushima to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Matsushima to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Matsushima to Nikkō is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Matsushima and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Matsushima to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Matsushima and arriving at 日光 Nikkō via Sendai and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Matsushima to Nikkō?

The distance between Matsushima and Nikkō is 281 km. The road distance is 267.7 km.

How do I travel from Matsushima to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Matsushima to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Matsushima to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Matsushima to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matsushima to Nikkō train from?

Matsushima to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.

Where does the Matsushima to Nikkō train arrive?

Matsushima to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Matsushima to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Matsushima to Nikkō is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Matsushima to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 282+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Matsushima to Nikkō - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Matsushima to Nikkō by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain Yamabiko
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
4h 3m
¥4,185–5,582
Drive 267.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Matsushima to Nikkōcar 267.7 km
3h 31m
¥4,070–5,879
Train via Sendai
1. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain Yamabiko
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
4h 11m
¥4,185–5,582
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sendai to Fukushimabus
2. Take the train from Fukushima to Utsunomiyatrain
3. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain
5h 11m
¥4,485–5,682

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Distance: 280.7 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsushima to 日光 Nikkō via Sendai and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 4h 3m.

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