How to travel from Iwaki to Nikko, Japan

The distance between Iwaki and Nikko is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Iwaki to Nikko by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NikkoIwaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,255($53)
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Drive

Drive to Nikkō.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Nikko

There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Nikko by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,380 ($32) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,600 ($19).

The distance between Iwaki and Nikko is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Iwaki and Nikko by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Nikko is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥2,600 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,380 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Nikko. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koriyama(Fukushima) and Utsunomiya. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways and Tobu Railway run train services between Iwaki and Nikko. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Iwaki and Nikko. We recommend that you drive to Nikkō. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Iwaki and Nikko. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥7,255 ($53).

How do I get from Iwaki to Nikko

Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Nikko

Transport options from Iwaki to Nikko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
¥7,255($53)
5 times a day231km (144 miles)
Train via Mito3h 40m
¥4,380($32)
every 2 hours217km (135 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
¥2,600($19)
on demand181km (112 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