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Nakano to Nikkō trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nakano and Nikkō takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Nakano 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.

7h 6m
Duration
154 km
Distance
4 times a day
Frequency

Nakano to Nikkō train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Nakano and Nikkō. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Nakano is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Nikkō at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at 富ヶ谷 and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)5d 6h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 6m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 10m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 6m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 10m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 154.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Nakano, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a train from 中野 Nakano to 日光 Nikkō via Tōkyō Station and 宇都宮 Utsunomiya in around 3h 53m.

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