There are 3 ways to get from Sawara to Nikkō by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Narita to Kita-Senjutrain Naritasen [ Abikoo Narita ]
- Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
4h 53mDrive 146.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sawara to Nikkōcar 146.7 km
2h 21m¥2,238–3,233Train via Kuki
- Take the train from Sawara to Chibatrain
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Ju
- Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
5h 30m¥3,343–4,368
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sawara to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sawara to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Sawara to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 佐原 Sawara and arriving at Tōbu-nikkō via Narita and Kita-senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Sawara and Nikkō is 215 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.
The best way to get from Sawara to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Sawara to Nikkō, including transfers.
Sawara to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Narita station.
Sawara to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kita-Senju station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sawara to Nikkō is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Sawara to Nikkō.
There are 282+ hotels available in Nikkō.
What companies run services between Sawara, Chiba, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?
You can take a train from 佐原 Sawara to Tōbu-nikkō via Narita, Kita-Senju, and Kita-senju in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Narita to Kita-Senju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sawara to Chiba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to 栗橋 Kurihashi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Tobu Railway
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