The average train between Kobe and Nikkō takes 11h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Kobe 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 4 times a day between Kobe and Nikkō. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Nikkō at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Tōkyō Station and take an average of 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe 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 11h 50m.
Kobe to Nikkō train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
Kobe to Nikkō train services, operated by Tobu Railway, arrive at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station.
The distance between Kobe and Nikkō is 461 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Shin Kobe to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko via Tōkyō Station and 栗橋 Kurihashi in around 6h 42m.
