What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi?

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi?

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Kofu Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Tōbu-nikkō and arriving at Yamanashishi via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Yamanashi?

The distance between Nikkō and Yamanashi is 244 km. The road distance is 186.2 km.

How do I travel from Nikkō to Yamanashi without a car?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4900.

How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Yamanashi bus from?

Nikkō to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Yamanashi train from?

Nikkō to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōbu-nikkō station.

Train or bus from Nikkō to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Nikkō to Yamanashi bus arrive?

Nikkō to Yamanashi bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Nikkō to Yamanashi train arrive?

Nikkō to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Yamanashi is 186 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Nikkō to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 849+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

Nikkō to Yamanashi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nikkō to Yamanashi by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Shinjuku Stationtrain SPACIA Nikko
2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain Kaiji / ...
4h 14m
¥3,622–4,812
Drive 186.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nikkō to Yamanashicar 186.2 km
3h 38m
¥3,231–4,667
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
6h 41m
¥6,390–9,130
Train via Sagamihara
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
3. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 山梨市 Yamanashishitrain Co
5h 28m
Train via Kuki
1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Tn
2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Shinjuku Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain
5h 32m
¥3,628–5,178

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Distance: 244.4 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Tōbu-nikkō to Yamanashishi via Shinjuku Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Kofu Station, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 6h 41m.

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