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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Nikkō is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥6500 - ¥13000.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Nikkō?

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

How far is it from Ueda to Nikkō?

The distance between Ueda and Nikkō is 277 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥6500 - ¥13000.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ueda to Nikkō train from?

Ueda to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Ueda station.

Where does the Ueda to Nikkō train arrive?

Ueda to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Nikkō?

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

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 247+ hotels available in Nikkō.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Nikkō 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 Ueda to Ōmiyatrain
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
2h 51m
¥6,773–13,048
Drive 174.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ueda to Nikkōcar 174.1 km
3h
¥2,999–4,332
Train via Takasaki
1. Take the train from Ueda to Takasakitrain
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Tochigitrain
3. Take the train from Tochigi to Tōbu-nikkōtrain
4h 8m
¥5,298–9,948
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ueda to Takasakitrain
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Kiryutrain
3. Take the train from Kiryu to Ashiotrain
4. Take the bus from 足尾駅前 to 東武日光駅bus
6h 2m
¥5,228–8,498

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 277.4 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

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

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Bus operators

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