What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Ueda?

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Ueda is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Ueda?

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Ueda is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥6500 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Ueda?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Ueda. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Ueda via Utsunomiya and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Ueda?

The distance between Nikkō and Ueda is 277 km. The road distance is 173.7 km.

How do I travel from Nikkō to Ueda without a car?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Ueda without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥6500 - ¥14000.

How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Ueda?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Nikkō to Ueda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Ueda train from?

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

Where does the Nikkō to Ueda train arrive?

Nikkō to Ueda train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Ueda?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Ueda is 174 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Nikkō to Ueda.

Where can I stay near Ueda?

There are 332+ hotels available in Ueda.

Nikkō to Ueda - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Nikkō to Ueda by train, car, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Ōmiyatrain
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Uedatrain
2h 51m
¥6,777–13,392
Drive 173.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nikkō to Uedacar 173.7 km
3h
¥2,997–4,329
Train via Takasaki
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Tochigitrain
2. Take the train from Tochigi to Takasakitrain
3. Take the train from Takasaki to Uedatrain
4h 5m
¥5,341–10,224
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 東武日光駅 to 足尾駅前bus
2. Take the train from Ashio to Kiryutrain
3. Take the train from Kiryu to Takasakitrain
4. Take the train from Takasaki to Uedatrain
5h 33m
¥5,230–8,800

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 277.4 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Ueda, Japan?

You can take a train from Nikko to Ueda via Utsunomiya and Ōmiya in around 2h 51m.

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Bus operators

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