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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Nikkō is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Nikko via Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Nikkō?

The distance between Yamagata and Nikkō is 274 km. The road distance is 225.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Yamagata to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Nikkō train from?

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

Where does the Yamagata to Nikkō train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamagata to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Nikkō is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Yamagata to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 283+ hotels available in Nikkō.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata 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 Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain [16011] JR Nikko / ...
3h 17m
¥4,070–5,301
Drive 225.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yamagata to Nikkōcar 225.6 km
3h 32m
¥3,913–5,652
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus
2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
3h 47m
¥4,624–6,096

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Distance: 274.3 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Yamagata to Nikko via Utsunomiya in around 3h 17m.

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