How to travel from Hyuga to Nikko, Japan

The distance between Hyuga and Nikko is around 1,100km (683 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hyuga to Nikko by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,255($220)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kokura then Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,500($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Nikkō.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Distance1,401km (870 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hyuga and Nikko

There are several options for getting from Hyuga to Nikko by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,255 ($220).

The distance between Hyuga and Nikko is around 1,100km (683 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 880km (547 miles)

It takes around 10h 40m to get from Hyuga and Nikko by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hyuga to Nikko is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥30,255 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Hyuga and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hyuga and Nikko. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hyuga to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura, Tokyo and Kita-senju. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Tobu Railway run train services between Hyuga and Nikko. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 40m, 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 Hyuga and Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hyuga to Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Hyuga and Nikko. The distance is around 1,401km (870 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hyuga to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around ¥34,500 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hyuga and Nikko

Transport options from Hyuga to Nikko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 55m
¥30,255($220)
hourly1,100km (683 miles)
Train to Miyazaki Airport, plane6hrs
¥38,605($280)
hourly1,417km (881 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane7h 15m
¥29,295($215)
every 4 hours1,128km (701 miles)
Train to Oita, bus and plane7h 35m
¥20,535($150)
every 4 hours1,225km (761 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 35m
¥31,625($230)
once daily1,175km (730 miles)
Bus to Aso Kumamoto Airport, plane and train7h 50m
¥38,605($280)
once daily1,272km (790 miles)
Train
10h 40m
¥34,500($250)
twice daily1,422km (883 miles)
Drive
15h 55m
¥20,945($155)
on demand1,401km (870 miles)

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Airports near Nikko

The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Nikko
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Nikko
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Nikko