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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Nikkō is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Nikkō is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Nikko via Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Nikkō?

The distance between Yamagata and Nikkō is 274 km. The road distance is 224.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Nikkō without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Yamagata to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Nikkō train from?

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

Where does the Yamagata to Nikkō train arrive?

Yamagata to Nikkō train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Yamagata to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Nikkō is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Yamagata to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 238+ hotels available in Nikkō.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yamagata to UtsunomiyaTsubasa
2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko[16011] JR Nikko
3h 15m
¥7,096–10,045
Drive 224.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Yamagata to Nikkō224.4 km
3h 33m
¥3,820–5,517
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho
2. Take the bus from Hirosedori to Fukushima
3. Take the train from Fukushima to Utsunomiya
4. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
4h 49m
¥7,405–10,272
Fly, train
1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)GAJ - HND
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiya
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikko
5h 16m
¥18,820–32,700

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

¥15,107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 274.3 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Yamagata to Nikko via Utsunomiya in around 3h 15m.

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