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

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Nikkō is to train via Utsunomiya which costs ¥3900 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Nikkō is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakone to Nikkō station. However, there are services departing from Minami-Onsenso and arriving at Tobu-Nikko Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Nikkō?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Nikkō. However, there are services departing from Kowakidani and arriving at Nikko via Hakone-Yumoto, 小田原 Odawara, Tōkyō Station and Utsunomiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Hakone to Nikkō?

The distance between Hakone and Nikkō is 244 km. The road distance is 234.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hakone to Nikkō without a car is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Hakone to Nikkō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Nikkō bus from?

Hakone to Nikkō bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, depart from Minami-Onsenso station.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Nikkō train from?

Hakone to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 小田原 Odawara station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Nikkō?

The best way to get from Hakone to Nikkō is to train via Utsunomiya which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥3900 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Hakone to Nikkō bus arrive?

Hakone to Nikkō bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Hakone to Nikkō train arrive?

Hakone to Nikkō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 東京 Tōkyō station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Nikkō?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Nikkō is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Hakone to Nikkō.

Where can I stay near Nikkō?

There are 269+ hotels available in Nikkō.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Hakone 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 小田原 Odawara to 東京 Tōkyōtrain Jt
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Utsunomiyatrain
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain
4h 32m
¥3,990–5,484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minami-Onsenso to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus Haneda to Gotemba
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to Tobu-Nikko Stationbus
6h 51m
¥4,750–5,950
Drive 234.2 km
1. Drive from Hakone to Nikkōcar 234.2 km
3h 14m
¥4,087–5,903
Train
1. Take the train from 小田原 Odawara to 代々木上原 Yoyogi-Ueharatrain Oh
2. Take the train from Kita-senju to Tōbu-nikkōtrain Spacia X / ...
5h 37m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Odawara to Kurihashitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2. Take the train from 栗橋 Kurihashi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain Tn / ...
5h 48m
¥4,043–5,742

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 244.4 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Kowakidani to Nikko via Hakone-Yumoto, 小田原 Odawara, Tōkyō Station, and Utsunomiya in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minami-Onsenso to Tobu-Nikko Station via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 in around 6h 51m.

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