There are 3 ways to get from Nikkō to Numata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigitrain Tn
- Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Numatatrain
4h 22m¥2,390–3,417Drive 90.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Nikkō to Numatacar 90.6 km
1h 49m¥1,558–2,250Bus
- Take the bus from Tōbu Nikkō Station to Yumoto Onsenbus Yk / ...
- Take the bus from Yumoto Onsen to Kamatabus
- Take the bus from 鎌田 to 中町bus 鎌田線
4h 43m¥4,050–5,550
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Numata is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Numata is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Numata. However, there are services departing from Tōbu Nikkō Station and arriving at 中町 via Yumoto Onsen and 鎌田. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Numata. However, there are services departing from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko and arriving at Numata via 栃木 Tochigi and Shim-Maebashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Nikkō and Numata is 157 km. The road distance is 90.6 km.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Numata without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Nikkō to Numata, including transfers.
Nikkō to Numata bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tōbu Nikkō Station.
Nikkō to Numata train services, operated by Tobu Railway, depart from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Numata is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Numata, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to Numata via 栃木 Tochigi and Shim-Maebashi in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tōbu Nikkō Station to 中町 via Yumoto Onsen, Kamata, and 鎌田 in around 4h 43m.
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,200
- Website
- https://www.tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigi
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigi
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shim-Maebashi to Numata
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Tōbu Nikkō Station to Yumoto Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,950
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
- Website
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from Yumoto Onsen to Kamata
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,000
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
Bus from 鎌田 to 中町
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- kan-etsu.net
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More Questions & Answers
Nikkō to Numata bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Yumoto Onsen station.
Nikkō to Numata train services, operated by Tobu Railway, arrive at 栃木 Tochigi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Numata is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Nikkō to Numata.
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