The average train between Sano and Nikkō takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Sano 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 every 3 hours between Sano and Nikkō. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sano is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Nikkō at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sano to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from 栃木 Tochigi station and arriving at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station via 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Sano to Nikkō train services, operated by Tobu Railway, depart from 栃木 Tochigi station.
Sano to Nikkō train services, operated by Tobu Railway, arrive at 東武日光 Tobu-nikko station.
The distance between Sano and Nikkō is 48.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Tobu Railway operates a train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikko every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥600–700 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Tobu Railway Limited Express also services this route hourly.
