There are 3 ways to get from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano) by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Furukawatrain
- Take the train from Furukawa to Naruko Gotenyutrain
4h 42m¥4,927–6,492Drive 311.4 km
- Drive from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano)car 311.4 km
4h 3m¥5,403–7,804Train, bus
- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Furukawa Stationbus
5h 53m¥5,347–6,812
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano) is to train which costs ¥4900 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano) is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano). However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Naruko Gotenyu via Utsunomiya and Furukawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Nikkō and Naruko (volcano) is 329 km. The road distance is 311.4 km.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano) without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano), including transfers.
Nikkō to Naruko (volcano) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
Nikkō to Naruko (volcano) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Naruko (volcano) is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Nikkō to Naruko (volcano).
There are 25+ hotels available in Naruko (volcano).
What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Naruko (volcano), Japan?
You can take a train from Nikko to Naruko Gotenyu via Utsunomiya and Furukawa in around 4h 42m.
- 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 Furukawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Furukawa to Naruko Gotenyu
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Furukawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,020
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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