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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno to Nikkō is to train via Kuki which costs ¥1900 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno to Nikkō is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct bus between Ueno and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Ueno to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Akihabara and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ueno and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Ueno to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via 栗橋 Kurihashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Ueno to Nikkō?

The distance between Ueno and Nikkō is 135 km. The road distance is 140.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno to Nikkō without a car is to train via Kuki which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Ueno to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueno to Nikkō bus from?

Ueno to Nikkō bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where do I catch the Ueno to Nikkō train from?

Ueno to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 上野 Ueno station.

Train or bus from Ueno to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Ueno to Nikkō is to train via Kuki which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥1900 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4450 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Ueno to Nikkō bus arrive?

Ueno to Nikkō bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Tobu-Nikko Station.

Where does the Ueno to Nikkō train arrive?

Ueno to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 栗橋 Kurihashi station.

Can I drive from Ueno to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno to Nikkō is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Ueno to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 285+ hotels available in Nikkō.

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

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

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Train via Kuki
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1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Ju / ...
2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn / ...
2h 50m
¥1,967–2,935
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
4h 50m
¥4,450
Drive 140.2 km
1. Drive from Ueno to Nikkōcar 140.2 km
1h 50m
¥2,429–3,508
Train
1. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
2h 51m

Ueno to Nikkō by train

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Distance: 134.6 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Ueno, Tokyo, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from 上野 Ueno to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via 栗橋 Kurihashi in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,350 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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