Rome2Rio

How to get fromKiso to Nikkōby train, bus or car

Find Transport to Nikkō

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Kiso to Nikkō by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kisofukushima to Naganotrain
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Ōmiyatrain
    3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain
    4. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
    5h 10m
    ¥15,665–24,990

  2. Drive 260.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kiso to Nikkōcar260.1 km
    4h 58m
    ¥4,384–6,333

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kisofukushima to Matsumototrain
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
    9h 59m
    ¥15,765–18,140

  4. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from Kisofukushima to Naganotrain
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Tochigitrain
    4. Take the train from Tochigi to Tōbu-nikkōtrain
    6h 34m
    ¥14,215–21,890

  5. Train via Takasaki #2

    1. Take the train from Kisofukushima to Naganotrain
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
    3. Take the train from Kiryu to Ashiotrain
    8h 28m
    ¥14,145–20,440

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kiso, Nagano, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Kiso to Nikko via Kisofukushima, Nagano, Ōmiya, and Utsunomiya in around 5h 10m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from Kiso

Trips to Nikkō

Popular routes