There are 3 ways to get from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arakawaoki to Kita-Senjutrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
- Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
4h 47mDrive 114.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkōcar 114.4 km
2h 1m¥1,989–2,872Bus
- Take the bus from Tsuchiura Station to Narita Airport Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 1 to JR Nikko Stationbus
8h 14m¥7,810–7,940
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Ami Premium Outlets and arriving at JR Nikko Station via Tsuchiura Station and Narita Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Arakawaoki and arriving at Tōbu-nikkō via Kita-senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Ushiku Daibutsu and Nikkō is 194 km. The road distance is 114.4 km.
The best way to get from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō, including transfers.
Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō bus services, operated by Kanto Railway Co Ltd, depart from Tsuchiura Station.
Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Arakawaoki station.
The best way to get from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7800 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Ushiku Daibutsu, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Ushiku Daibutsu to Tōbu-nikkō via Ami Premium Outlets, Arakawaoki Station, Arakawaoki, Kita-Senju, and Kita-senju in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ushiku Daibutsu to JR Nikko Station via Ami Premium Outlets, Arakawaoki Station, 荒川沖 Arakawaoki, 土浦 Tsuchiura, Tsuchiura Station, and Narita Airport Terminal 1 in around 8h 14m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Arakawaoki to Kita-Senju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Website
- kantetsu.co.jp
Bus from Tsuchiura Station to Narita Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300
- Schedules at
- kantetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 028-634-8131
- Website
- kantobus.co.jp
Bus from Narita Airport Terminal 1 to JR Nikko Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,800
- Schedules at
- kantobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō bus services, operated by Kanto Railway Co Ltd, arrive at Narita Airport Terminal 1 station.
Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kita-Senju station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō is 114 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Ushiku Daibutsu to Nikkō.
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