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How to get fromZaō to Nikkōby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zaō to Nikkō by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yamauchi BS to Sendai Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    6h 16m
    ¥20,379–23,889

  2. Drive 373.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zaō to Nikkōcar car 373.9 km
    5h 34m
    ¥6,493–9,379

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Zaō to Kurosawa(Jr)taxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kurosawa(Jr) to Kitakamitrain train
    3. Take the train from Kitakami to Utsunomiyatrain train
    4. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    6h 18m
    ¥18,269–22,604

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Yuzawa to Akitatrain train
    2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane AXT - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    9h 27m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mitsuseki to Shinjotrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinjo to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    6h 52m
    ¥17,647–21,719

Akita Airport (AXT) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,553Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 455.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Zaō, Akita, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Zaō to Nikko via Mitsuseki, Shinjo, and Utsunomiya in around 6h 52m.

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