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.
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 Nikko → Iwaki if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 50m | ¥7,255($53) | 5 times a day | 231km (144 miles) |
Train via Mito | 3h 40m | ¥4,380($32) | every 2 hours | 217km (135 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 181km (112 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.