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How to get fromTsuruoka to Nikkōby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tsuruoka to Nikkō by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Sendai

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    5h 23m
    ¥7,150–9,300

  2. Drive 301.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tsuruoka to Nikkōcar car 301.1 km
    4h 50m
    ¥5,229–7,553

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata eki maebus bus
    2. Take the train from Yamagata to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    6h 11m
    ¥5,619–7,266

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYO - HND
    2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    6h 18m

  5. Bus, train via 鶴岡エスモールbt

    1. Take the bus from 鶴岡エスモールbt to 仙台駅前bus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    5h 33m
    ¥5,991–7,808

Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket¥81,330Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 403 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Tsuruoka to Nikkō. However, you can take the bus to Sendai Station, walk to Sendai, take the train to Utsunomiya, then take the train to Nikko. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Nikko via Yamagata eki mae, Yamagata, and Utsunomiya in around 6h 11m.

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