The average train between Himeji and Nikkō takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Himeji to Nikkō. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Himeji and Nikkō. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Himeji is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Nikkō at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Tōkyō Station and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Himeji to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Himeji station and arriving at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station via Tōkyō Station and 栗橋 Kurihashi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Himeji to Nikkō train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Himeji station.
Himeji to Nikkō train services, operated by Tobu Railway, arrive at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station.
The distance between Himeji and Nikkō is 492.8 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Himeji to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via Tōkyō Station and 栗橋 Kurihashi in around 7h 9m.
