How to travel from Hakodate to Nikko, Japan
The distance between Hakodate and Nikko is around 740km (460 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hakodate to Nikko by train, ferry, 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 → Hakodate if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥36,005($265)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥26,010($190)
Multiple train operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop then take the train to Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥19,715($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Nikkō.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥13,415($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Nikko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Nikko by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,005 ($265).
The distance between Hakodate and Nikko is around 740km (460 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 568km (353 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hakodate and Nikko by train.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥36,005 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Nikko is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Nikko. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Utsunomiya. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hakodate and Nikko. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakodate and Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakodate to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,010 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Nikko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 5m | ¥36,005($265) | hourly | 864km (537 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 7h 10m | ¥35,870($260) | every 3 hours | 1,160km (721 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 25m | ¥36,280($265) | every 3 hours | 1,252km (778 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 7h 25m | ¥27,245($200) | every 3 hours | 1,256km (780 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | ¥26,010($190) | 4 times a day | 772km (480 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 11h 15m | ¥19,715($145) | every 20 mins | 755km (469 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 15m | ¥13,415($100) | twice daily | 740km (460 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakodate and Nikko
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
Train operators
Tobu Railway
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Ferry operators
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Bus companies
Konan Bus
Airports near Nikko
The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Nikko
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Nikko
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Nikko