What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi?

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi?

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Lake Ashi?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Lake Ashi. However, there are services departing from Tōbu-nikkō and arriving at 小田原 Odawara via 北千住 Kita-senju and 代々木上原 Yoyogi-Uehara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Lake Ashi?

The distance between Nikkō and Lake Ashi is 250 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.

How do I travel from Nikkō to Lake Ashi without a car?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 2m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Lake Ashi train from?

Nikkō to Lake Ashi train services, operated by Tobu Railway Limited Express, depart from Tōbu-nikkō station.

Where does the Nikkō to Lake Ashi train arrive?

Nikkō to Lake Ashi train services, operated by Tobu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kita-senju station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Lake Ashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Lake Ashi is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Nikkō to Lake Ashi.

Where can I stay near Lake Ashi?

There are 859+ hotels available in Lake Ashi.

Nikkō to Lake Ashi - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nikkō to Lake Ashi by train or car

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Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain Spacia X / ...
2. Take the train from 代々木上原 Yoyogi-Uehara to 小田原 Odawaratrain Oh
5h 2m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Tn / ...
2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
5h 20m
¥3,882–6,343
Drive 231.1 km
1. Drive from Nikkō to Hakone Shrinecar 231.1 km
3h 26m
¥3,981–5,751
Train via Utsunomiya
1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to Tōkyō Stationtrain Ju
3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Odawaratrain
5h 50m

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Distance: 250.5 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Lake Ashi, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōbu-nikkō to Hakone Shrine via Kita-senju, 北千住 Kita-senju, 代々木上原 Yoyogi-uehara, 代々木上原 Yoyogi-Uehara, 小田原 Odawara, and Odawara East Station in around 5h 2m.

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