What is the cheapest way to get from Shinkansen to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Shinkansen to Nikkō is to train which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinkansen to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Shinkansen to Nikkō is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Shinkansen and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Shinkansen to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 函南 Kannami and arriving at Tōbu-nikkō via Atami, Shin Yokohama, Tōkyō Station and Kita-senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Shinkansen to Nikkō?

The distance between Shinkansen and Nikkō is 246 km. The road distance is 251.5 km.

How do I travel from Shinkansen to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Shinkansen to Nikkō without a car is to train via Yokohama which takes 5h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Shinkansen to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinkansen to Nikkō train from?

Shinkansen to Nikkō train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Atami station.

Where does the Shinkansen to Nikkō train arrive?

Shinkansen to Nikkō train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Yokohama station.

Can I drive from Shinkansen to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinkansen to Nikkō is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Shinkansen to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 283+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Shinkansen to Nikkō - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shinkansen to Nikkō by train, bus, or car

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Train via Yokohama
best
1. Take the train from Atami to Shin Yokohamatrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
5h 20m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Atami to Kurihashitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn / ...
5h 38m
¥3,713–5,238
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Atami to Shin Yokohamatrain Kodama
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
6h 36m
Drive 251.5 km
1. Drive from Shinkansen to Nikkōcar 251.5 km
3h 36m
¥4,367–6,307

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Distance: 245.8 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from 函南 Kannami to Tōbu-nikkō via Atami, Shin Yokohama, Tōkyō Station, 北千住 Kita-Senju, and Kita-senju in around 5h 20m.

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