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There are 4 ways to get from Yamanashi to Nikkō by train or car

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  1. Train via Hachiōji

    best
    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Tachikawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nishi-Kokubunji to Minami-Koshigayatrain train Jm
    3. Take the train from 春日部 Kasukabe to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    3h 55m
    ¥3,375–4,385

  2. Drive  186.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamanashi to Nikkōcar car 186.2 km
    3h 39m
    ¥2,832–4,090

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kurihashitrain train
    3. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    5h 16m
    ¥3,401–4,438

  4. Train #2

    1. Take the train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 高尾 Takaotrain train Co
    2. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jc
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    5h 41m

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  • Distance: 239.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Yamanashishi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via 立川 Tachikawa, Nishi-Kokubunji, Minami-Koshigaya, 新越谷 Shin-koshigaya, and 春日部 Kasukabe in around 3h 55m.

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