There are 6 ways to get from Nikkō to Yamanakako by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Shinjuku Stationtrain SPACIA Nikko
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakubabus Fuji-Goko
5h 7m¥4,822–14,612Drive 226.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Nikkō to Yamanakakocar 226.7 km
3h 11m¥3,914–5,653Train, bus via Tokyo
- Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain Spacia X / ...
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakubabus Fuji-Goko
5h 36mTrain
- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to Tōkyō Stationtrain Ju
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kōzutrain
5h 57m¥15,477–19,692Train, bus via Kuki
- Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Tn
- Take the train from Kurihashi to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakubabus
6h 20m¥4,582–14,243Bus
- Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakubabus Fuji-Goko
7h 4m¥7,550–16,750
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Yamanakako is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Yamanakako is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Yamanakako. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Yamanakakomura-yakuba via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Yamanakako. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at 駿河小山 Suruga-Oyama via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya, Tōkyō Station and 国府津 Kōzu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Nikkō and Yamanakako is 261 km. The road distance is 226.7 km.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Yamanakako without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥4800 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Nikkō to Yamanakako, including transfers.
Nikkō to Yamanakako bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.
Nikkō to Yamanakako train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Yamanakako is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs ¥15000 - ¥20000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥17000 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Yamanakako, Japan?
You can take a train from Nikko to Yamanakako via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya, Tōkyō Station, 国府津 Kōzu, and 駿河小山 Suruga-Oyama in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Yamanakakomura-yakuba via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōbu-nikkō to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kōzu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kurihashi to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Tobu Railway
- Phone
- 0570-022956
- Website
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–12,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–12,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–12,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamanakakomura-yakuba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–12,000
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,350
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Nikkō to Yamanakako bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.
Nikkō to Yamanakako train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Yamanakako is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Nikkō to Yamanakako.
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