There are 5 ways to get from Tōkamachi to Nikkō by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Ōmiyatrain Max
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
6h 21m¥4,678–6,201Drive 157.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tōkamachi to Nikkōcar 157.6 km
2h 48m¥2,635–3,806Bus
- Take the bus from 上毛高原駅 to 道の駅尾瀬かたしな前bus 鎌田線
- Take the bus from Yumoto Onsen to Tōbu Nikkō Stationbus Yk / ...
8h 46m¥5,228–7,101Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Muikamachi to Minakamitrain
- Take the train from Minakami to Shim-Maebashitrain
- Take the train from 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi to 栃木 Tochigitrain
- Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn
7h 25m¥3,578–5,121Train, bus
- Take the train from Muikamachi to Minakamitrain
- Take the bus from 上毛高原駅 to 道の駅尾瀬かたしな前bus 鎌田線
- Take the bus from Yumoto Onsen to Tōbu Nikkō Stationbus Yk / ...
9h 52m¥5,678–7,721
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tōkamachi to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tōkamachi to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tōkamachi to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from 上毛高原駅 and arriving at Tōbu Nikkō Station via Kamata and Yumoto Onsen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tōkamachi to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Shinza and arriving at Nikko via Muikamachi, Echigo-Yuzawa, Ōmiya and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Tōkamachi and Nikkō is 300 km. The road distance is 157.6 km.
The best way to get from Tōkamachi to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Tōkamachi to Nikkō, including transfers.
Tōkamachi to Nikkō bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, depart from 上毛高原駅 station.
Tōkamachi to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Echigo-Yuzawa station.
The best way to get from Tōkamachi to Nikkō is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between Tōkamachi, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinza to Nikko via Muikamachi, Echigo-Yuzawa, Ōmiya, and Utsunomiya in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinza to Tōbu Nikkō Station via Muikamachi, Echigo-Yuzawa, Jōmō-Kōgen, 上毛高原駅, 道の駅尾瀬かたしな前, Kamata, and Yumoto Onsen in around 8h 46m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Muikamachi to Minakami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Minakami to Shim-Maebashi
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 新前橋 Shim-Maebashi to 栃木 Tochigi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Muikamachi to Minakami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 03-5962-0102
- Website
- Tobu Railway
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–700
- Website
- Tobu Railway
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Website
- Kan-etsu Transportation
Bus from 上毛高原駅 to 道の駅尾瀬かたしな前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- Kan-etsu Transportation
Bus from 上毛高原駅 to 道の駅尾瀬かたしな前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Schedules at
- Kan-etsu Transportation
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Yumoto Onsen to Tōbu Nikkō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,950
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Yumoto Onsen to Tōbu Nikkō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,950
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tōkamachi to Nikkō bus services, operated by Kan-etsu Transportation, arrive at 道の駅尾瀬かたしな前 station.
Tōkamachi to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tōkamachi to Nikkō is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Tōkamachi to Nikkō.
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