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Nikkō to Motegi trains

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The average train between Nikkō and Motegi takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Nikkō to Motegi. 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 37m
Duration
119 km
Distance
¥2,350
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Nikkō to Motegi train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Nikkō and Motegi. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Nikkō is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Motegi at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at 栃木 Tochigi and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway5d 9h • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 8m • 3 changes
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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 35m • 3 changes
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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 47m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 8m • 3 changes
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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 35m • 3 changes
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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 11m • 3 changes
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    Tobu RailwayJR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Moka Railway3h 47m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 118.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Motegi, Tochigi, Japan?

You can take a train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 茂木 Motegi via 栃木 Tochigi, 小山 Oyama, and 下館 Shimodate in around 4h 12m.

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