There are 3 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Utsunomiyatrain Tsubasa
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain [16011] JR Nikko / ...
3h 22m¥8,916–11,087Drive 226 km
cheapest- Drive from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikkocar 226 km
3h 33m¥3,925–5,669Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus
- Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
4h 19m¥4,866–6,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct train from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko. However, there are services departing from Kaminoyamaonsen and arriving at Nikko via Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Zao Onsen and Tobu Nikko is 277 km. The road distance is 226 km.
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko, including transfers.
Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kaminoyamaonsen station.
Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko.
There are 209+ hotels available in Tobu Nikko.
What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Tobu Nikko, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Tobu Nikko via Kaminoyamaonsen, Utsunomiya, and Nikko in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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