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How to get fromSydney to Nikkōby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Nikkō by plane or train

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYD - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    16h 1m

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Yamagata Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane SYD - GAJ
    2. Take the train from Sakurambo Higashine to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    20h 8m
    ¥72,223–178,852

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane SYD - NRT
    2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    17h 31m

  4. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane NTL - NRT
    3. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain train
    4. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    20h 20m

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Toyama Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane plane SYD - TOY
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 春日部 Kasukabe to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train
    21h 31m
    ¥149,943–382,772

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Komatsu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane SYD - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 春日部 Kasukabe to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train
    20h 56m
    ¥80,503–233,222

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration11h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥56,933Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,985.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Nikkō, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Nikkō. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport (HND), walk to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, take the bus to Kita-Senju Station, walk to Kita-senju, then take the train to Tōbu-nikkō. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Narita International Airport (NRT), walk to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, take the train to Nippori, walk to 日暮里 Nippori, take the train to 北千住 Kita-Senju, walk to Kita-senju, then take the train to Tōbu-nikkō.

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