There are 4 ways to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō by train, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain [16011] JR Nikko / ...
3h 12m¥4,294–5,676Drive 241.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkōcar 241.1 km
3h 11m¥4,176–6,032Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sendai-SDJ to Nikkō241.1 km
3h 11mTrain via Sendai
- Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain Yamabiko
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain [16011] JR Nikko / ...
4h 7m¥4,294–5,676
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct train from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Sendai Airport and arriving at Nikko via Sendai and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Nikkō is 273 km. The road distance is 241.1 km.
The best way to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō, including transfers.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.
Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō is 241 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Nikkō.
There are 289+ hotels available in Nikkō.
What companies run services between Sendai Airport (SDJ), Japan and Nikkō, Japan?
You can take a train from Sendai Airport to Nikko via Sendai and Utsunomiya in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sendai Airport (SDJ) and Nikkō. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




