How to travel from Kushiro to Nikko, Japan

The distance between Kushiro and Nikko is around 1,088km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Kushiro to Nikko by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,900($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,840($290)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Utsunomiya and then to Nikko.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,950($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Nikkō.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kushiro and Nikko

There are several options for getting from Kushiro to Nikko by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥18,480 ($135) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,900 ($235).

The distance between Kushiro and Nikko is around 1,088km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 803km (499 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Kushiro and Nikko by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Kushiro to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥31,900 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Kushiro and Nikko is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,480 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kushiro and Nikko. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kushiro to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Utsunomiya. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kushiro and Nikko. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11hrs, 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 Kushiro and Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kushiro to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Kushiro (KUH) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kushiro to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥31,900 ($235).

How do I get from Kushiro to Nikko

Compare travel optionsbetween Kushiro and Nikko

Transport options from Kushiro to Nikko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 50m
¥31,900($235)
hourly1,095km (680 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train4h 50m
¥18,480($135)
hourly1,088km (676 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
¥33,405($245)
every 4 hours1,166km (724 miles)
Train to Abashiri, plane7h 45m
¥34,910($255)
5 times a day1,345km (836 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6h 45m
¥40,520($295)
4 times a day1,293km (804 miles)
Train
11hrs
¥39,840($290)
every 4 hours1,311km (815 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 25m
¥33,950($250)
4 times a day1,283km (797 miles)
Bus to 市電すすきの前, train16h 40m
¥33,130($240)
4 times a day1,296km (805 miles)
Car and Ferry
16h 45m
¥20,810($150)
twice daily1,268km (788 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