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How to get fromNikkō to Jōetsuby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nikkō to Jōetsu by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Joetsumyokotrain train
    5h 22m
    ¥5,647–7,592

  2. Drive 208.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nikkō to Jōetsucar car 208.4 km
    3h 37m
    ¥3,616–5,223

  3. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigitrain train Tn
    2. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 高崎 Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Joetsumyokotrain train
    6h 6m
    ¥4,710–6,517

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  • Distance: 377.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Nikko to Kasugayama via Utsunomiya, Omiya Station, and Joetsumyoko in around 5h 22m.

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