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 ¥2800 - ¥4200 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 ¥2800 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Yamanashi Gakuin University via Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

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 北千住 Kita-Senju and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Yamanashi?

The distance between Nikkō and Yamanashi is 260 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 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 Tobu Railway Limited Express, 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 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥18000 and takes 7h 23m.

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 Tobu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kita-senju 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 872+ 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 Kita-senjutrain Spacia X / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamanashishitrain Kaiji / ...
4h 55m
Drive 186.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nikkō to Yamanashicar 186.2 km
3h 38m
¥2,848–4,114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Yamanashi Gakuin Universitybus
7h 23m
¥6,640–17,670
Train via Utsunomiya
1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ju
3. Take the train from Tachikawa to Yamanashishitrain
5h 4m
¥4,057–5,542
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 23m
¥3,382–4,443

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Distance: 259.6 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Tōbu-nikkō to Yamanashishi via Kita-senju, 北千住 Kita-Senju, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Yamanashi Gakuin University, and 酒折 Sakaori in around 7h 23m.

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