The distance between Fukui and Nikko is around 471km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Fukui to Nikko by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nikko → Fukui if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
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Take the train to Kanazawa then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Tobu-Nikko.
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Take the bus to Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko.
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There are several options for getting from Fukui to Nikko by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,305 ($140).
The distance between Fukui and Nikko is around 471km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Fukui and Nikko by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fukui to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx ¥19,305 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukui and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukui and Nikko. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukui to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kanazawa, Omiya(Saitama) and Kasukabe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen and Tobu Railway run train services between Fukui and Nikko. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fukui and Nikko. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Fukui to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
JR Bus Kanto and Tohoku Kyuko Bus run regular bus services between Fukui and Nikko. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukui to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 3h 60m.
The closest major airport to Nikko is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Nikko. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Fukui and Nikko. The distance is around 471km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukui to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥17,250 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 60m | ¥19,305($140) | hourly | 510km (317 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | ¥17,250($125) | hourly | 609km (379 miles) |
Train via Kanazawa | 5h 25m | ¥15,745($115) | every 2 hours | 545km (338 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | ¥10,950($80) | once daily | 680km (422 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | ¥6,845($50) | on demand | 471km (292 miles) |
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
JR Bus Kanto
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.