The distance between Hachinohe and Nikko is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hachinohe 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 → Hachinohe if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
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Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
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Take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai then take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
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There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Nikko by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,385 ($125).
The distance between Hachinohe and Nikko is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Hachinohe and Nikko by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Nikko is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥17,385 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Nikko. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Utsunomiya. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hachinohe and Nikko. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Hachinohe and Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Hachinohe and Nikko. The distance is around 552km (343 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 529km (329 miles) |
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 20m | ¥43,945($320) | hourly | 778km (483 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | ¥32,170($235) | hourly | 846km (526 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane | 5h 45m | ¥35,185($255) | every 20 mins | 865km (537 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | ¥16,565($120) | hourly | 537km (334 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 55m | ¥13,140($95) | 5 times a week | 583km (363 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | ¥8,075($59) | on demand | 552km (343 miles) |
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