The average train between Nikkō and Sano takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train service runs several times per day from Nikkō to Sano. 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 every 3 hours between Nikkō and Sano. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Nikkō is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Sano at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Sano. However, there are services departing from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station and arriving at 栃木 Tochigi station via 栃木 Tochigi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Nikkō to Sano train services, operated by Tobu Railway, depart from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station.
Nikkō to Sano train services, operated by Tobu Railway, arrive at 栃木 Tochigi station.
The distance between Nikkō and Sano is 48.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Tobu Railway operates a train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigi every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥600–700 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Tobu Railway Limited Express also services this route every 2 hours.
