What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō?

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō?

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō?

The distance between Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal and Nikkō is 603 km. The road distance is 335.2 km.

How do I travel from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō without a car?

The best way to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 32m and costs ¥13000 - ¥26000.

How long does it take to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō bus from?

Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Shirakawago station.

Where does the Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō bus arrive?

Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō is 335 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

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Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa Station West Exit
2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Ōmiya
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiya
4. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
6h 32m
¥13,238–25,100
Drive 335.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal to Nikkō335.2 km
5h 59m
¥5,623–8,122
Bus, train via Takasaki
1. Take the bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa Station West Exit
2. Take the bus from 金沢駅東口 to 新前橋駅
3. Take the train from Shim-Maebashi to Tochigi
4. Take the train from Tochigi to Tōbu-nikkō
12h 5m
¥7,888–15,800
Bus to Komatsu Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa Station West Exit
2. Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)KMQ - HND
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
4. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
7h 4m
¥17,728–53,920
Bus, train via Takasaki #2
1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Shintakaokaeki１bannoriba
2. Take the train from Shin-Takaoka to Takasaki
3. Take the train from Takasaki to Tochigi
4. Take the train from Tochigi to Tōbu-nikkō
8h 28m
¥10,320–21,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Tobu-Nikko Station
12h 45m
¥10,913–18,450
Bus to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Center
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)NGO - HND
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
4. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
8h 18m
¥23,490–46,520
Bus, train to Toyama Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa Station West Exit
2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Toyama
3. Fly from Toyama Airport (TOY) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TOY - HND
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
5. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
8h 12m
¥16,768–55,920

Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

¥9,891Cheapest Price

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Distance: 603.4 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Japan and Nikkō, Japan?

You can take a bus from Shirakawago to Tobu-Nikko Station via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 12h 45m.

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