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How to get fromSendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Nikkōby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Nikkō by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
    2h 35m
    ¥3,827–4,991

  2. Drive  246.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Nikkōcar car 246.5 km
    3h 10m
    ¥3,749–5,415

  3. Train via Sendai

    1. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
    2h 43m
    ¥3,832–4,997

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sendai to Fukushimabus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukushima to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    4h 18m
    ¥4,050–5,100

Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Nikkō by train

Calendar45Weekly Trains
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,832Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from Sendai to 日光 Nikkō via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 2h 35m.

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