What is the cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata (Station) and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at 日光 Nikkō via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō?

The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Nikkō is 274 km. The road distance is 225.2 km.

How do I travel from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.

How long does it take to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō train from?

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

Where does the Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō train arrive?

Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 285+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamagata to Utsunomiyatrain Tsubasa
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain JR日光線 JR Nikkō Line / ...
2h 59m
¥4,070–5,301
Drive 225.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yamagata (Station) to Nikkōcar 225.2 km
3h 32m
¥3,880–5,604
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Sendaibus
2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain
3. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain
3h 38m
¥4,676–6,160

Yamagata (Station) to Nikkō by train

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274.3 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from Yamagata to 日光 Nikkō via Utsunomiya and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 2h 59m.

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