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How to get fromNikkō to Seoulby train, plane, car ferry, car, ferry, night bus, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Nikkō to Seoul by train, plane, car ferry, car, ferry, night bus, or bus

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  1. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP)plane plane HND - GMP
    7h 41m

  2. Train, night bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain train Tn
    2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    3. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kokura Ekimaenightbus night bus
    4. Take the ferry from Shimonoseki to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the train from Busan Station to Seoul Stationtrain train
    34h 34m
    ₩223,974–501,814

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Ju
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Hakata Port International Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Busan Station to Suseo SRTtrain train
    18h 34m

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Nikkō to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Busan Int'l port to Seoulcar car
    30h 18m
    ₩346,469–744,900

  5. Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain train
    2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane NRT - ICN
    4. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    8h 8m

  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Incheon International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)plane plane HND - ICN
    3. Take the train from Incheon Int'l Airport T1 to Seoul Stationtrain train
    8h 31m

  7. Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Cheongju International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain train
    2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train train
    3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)plane plane NRT - CJJ
    4. Take the train from Osong Station to Suseo SRTtrain train
    9h 43m

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Yokohama Station East Exitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yokohama Station YCAT to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Yonagobus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Sakaiminato to Donghaeferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Donghae City Bus Terminal to Seoul Express Bus Terminalbus bus
    38h 5m
    ₩271,395–387,495

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₩227,853Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,357.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Seoul, South Korea?

There is no direct connection from Nikkō to Seoul. However, you can take the train to Kita-senju, walk to Kita-Senju Station, take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, walk to Tokyo International Airport (HND) airport, fly to Gimpo International Airport (GMP), walk to Gimpo Airport, then take the train to Seoul Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nikko to Suseo SRT via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya, Tōkyō Station, Hakata Fukuoka, Hakata Port International Terminal, Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal, and Busan Station in around 18h 34m.

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