There are 3 ways to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain [16033] JR Nikko / ...
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
2h 59m¥4,207–5,592Train via Matsushimakaigan
cheapest- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Matsushimakaigantrain
4h 8m¥4,197–5,592Drive 267.3 km
- Drive from Tobu Nikko to Matsushimacar 267.3 km
3h 32m¥4,637–6,698
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima is to train via Matsushimakaigan which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Matsushima via Utsunomiya and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Tobu Nikko and Matsushima is 281 km. The road distance is 267.3 km.
The best way to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima, including transfers.
Tobu Nikko to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
Tobu Nikko to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tobu Nikko to Matsushima is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima.
There are 256+ hotels available in Matsushima.
What companies run services between Tobu Nikko, Japan and Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Tobu Nikko to Matsushima via Nikko, Utsunomiya, and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 2h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Matsushimakaigan
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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