There are 3 ways to get from Nikkō to Hanamaki by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain [16033] JR Nikko / ...
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Kitakamitrain Yamabiko
4h 22m¥5,827–7,782Drive 383.6 km
- Drive from Nikkō to Hanamakicar 383.6 km
4h 46m¥6,664–9,626Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain
- Take the train from Sendai to Kitakamitrain
5h 31m¥5,827–7,782
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Hanamaki is to train which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Hanamaki is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Hanamaki. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Hanamaki via Utsunomiya and Kitakami. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Nikkō and Hanamaki is 393 km. The road distance is 383.6 km.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Hanamaki without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Nikkō to Hanamaki, including transfers.
Nikkō to Hanamaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
Nikkō to Hanamaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Hanamaki is 384 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Nikkō to Hanamaki.
There are 63+ hotels available in Hanamaki.
What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Hanamaki, Japan?
You can take a train from Nikko to Hanamaki via Utsunomiya and Kitakami in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Utsunomiya to Kitakami
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Kitakami
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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