What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥2800 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Takao and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Takao to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from 裏高尾 and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Takao Station south exit and Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Takao and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Takao station to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Takaosan Station and arriving at Nikko via Takaosanguchi, Takao, Tōkyō Station and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Mount Takao to Nikkō?

The distance between Mount Takao and Nikkō is 205 km. The road distance is 166 km.

How do I travel from Mount Takao to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō without a car is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥3600 - ¥9000.

How long does it take to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Takao to Nikkō bus from?

Mount Takao to Nikkō bus services, operated by Airport Limousine, depart from Takao Station south exit.

Where do I catch the Mount Takao to Nikkō train from?

Mount Takao to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Takao station.

Train or bus from Mount Takao to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥3600 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5450 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Mount Takao to Nikkō bus arrive?

Mount Takao to Nikkō bus services, operated by Airport Limousine, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Mount Takao to Nikkō train arrive?

Mount Takao to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Mount Takao to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Takao to Nikkō is 166 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Mount Takao to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 238+ hotels available in Nikkō.

Mount Takao to Nikkō - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Mount Takao 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.

Train via Utsunomiya
best
1. Take the train from Takao to Tōkyō Station
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
3h 40m
¥3,660–8,680
Drive 166 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mount Takao to Nikkō166 km
2h 29m
¥2,825–4,081
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takao Station south exit to Haneda Airport Terminal 1
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Station
7h 13m
¥5,450
Train
1. Take the train from Kitano(Tokyo) to Shinjuku Station[57573] Keio Line Semi-Special Exp. / ...
2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Tōbu-nikkōSPACIA Nikko
4h 12m
¥4,850–6,520
Train #2
1. Take the train from Takao to Tōkyō StationJC: Chūō Special Rapid / ...
2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōSpacia X / ...
4h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mount Takao to Nikkō.

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Distance: 204.9 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Mount Takao, Tokyo, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Takaosan Station to Nikko via Kiyotaki Station, Takaosanguchi, Takao(Tokyo), Takao, Tōkyō Station, and Utsunomiya in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 裏高尾 to Tobu-Nikko Station via 高尾駅北口, Takao Station south exit, and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in around 7h 13m.

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