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How to get fromNikkō to Takayamaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nikkō to Takayama by train, bus, 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 Naganotrain train
    4h 57m
    ¥8,757–11,092

  2. Drive 180.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nikkō to Takayamacar car 180.7 km
    3h 32m
    ¥3,131–4,523

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus bus
    8h 47m
    ¥17,950–23,750

  4. 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 Naganotrain train
    6h 20m
    ¥9,040–12,017

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  • Distance: 329.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Takayama, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from Nikko to Takayama via Utsunomiya, Omiya Station, Nagano, and Suzaka in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Takayama via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Nagano Station in around 8h 47m.

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