The distance between Fukushima and Nikko is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Fukushima to Nikko by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
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There are several options for getting from Fukushima to Nikko by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥6,160 ($45) and will take around 1h 25m.
The distance between Fukushima and Nikko is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 133km (83 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Fukushima and Nikko by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Fukushima to Nikko is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ¥6,160 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Fukushima and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,160 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Fukushima and Nikko. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Fukushima to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utsunomiya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Fukushima and Nikko. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fukushima and Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Nikko. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fukushima to Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Nikko. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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 Fukushima and Nikko. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fukushima to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around ¥6,160 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 25m | ¥6,160($45) | hourly | 187km (116 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | ¥2,875($21) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.