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

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There are 6 ways to get from Zaō to Nikkō by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Zaō to Yokoboritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Yokobori to Shinjotrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinjo to Utsunomiyatrain train
    4. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    6h 51m
    ¥23,948–29,125

  2. Drive  373.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Zaō to Nikkōcar car 373.9 km
    5h 34m
    ¥6,413–9,263

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yamauchi BS to Hirose-dori Ichibanchobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Fukushimabus bus
    3. Take the train from Fukushima to Utsunomiyatrain train
    4. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    8h
    ¥24,513–28,519

  4. Drive to Shonai Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Zaō to Shonai-Airport-SYOcar car
    2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYO - HND
    3. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain train
    7h 9m

  5. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Zaō to Yokoboritaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Yokobori to Shinjotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shinjo to Sendaibus bus
    4. Take the train from Sendai to Utsunomiyatrain train
    5. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to 日光 Nikkōtrain train
    8h 48m
    ¥24,248–29,925

  6. Train to Akita Airport, fly, train

    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

Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥44,384Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Zaō to Nikkō. However, you can take the taxi to Yokobori, take the train to Shinjo, take the train to Utsunomiya, walk to 宇都宮 Utsunomiya, then take the train to 日光 Nikkō. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zaō to 日光 Nikkō via Yamauchi BS, Hirosedori, Fukushima, Fukushima, Utsunomiya, and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 8h.

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