How to travel from Mine to Nikko, Japan
The distance between Mine and Nikko is around 999km (621 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Mine to Nikko by train, 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 → Mine if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ube (UBJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥26,150($190)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Tokyo
Take the train to Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥28,475($210)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Tokuyama then take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,220($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mine and Nikko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mine to Nikko by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,150 ($190).
The distance between Mine and Nikko is around 999km (621 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (509 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Mine and Nikko by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mine to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥26,150 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Mine and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mine and Nikko. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mine to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asa, Hiroshima, Tokyo and Kita-senju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Tobu Railway run train services between Mine and Nikko. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Mine and Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Ube (UBJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mine to Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then fly from Kita Kyushu (KKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Mine and Nikko. The distance is around 1,108km (689 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mine to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥28,750 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mine and Nikko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 5hrs | ¥26,150($190) | every 3 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | ¥41,345($300) | every 3 hours | 1,068km (664 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, plane | 5hrs | ¥31,215($230) | every 3 hours | 1,161km (721 miles) |
| Train to Tokuyama, plane | 5h 55m | ¥32,995($240) | every 4 hours | 1,019km (633 miles) |
| Train to Todakohama, plane | 6h 15m | ¥29,845($220) | 5 times a day | 999km (621 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 6h 45m | ¥32,170($235) | every 3 hours | 1,156km (718 miles) |
Train via Tokyo + 1 similar | 6h 55m | ¥28,475($210) | every 3 hours | 1,123km (698 miles) |
| Train | 7h 10m | ¥28,750($210) | every 3 hours | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 16hrs | ¥21,220($155) | once daily | 1,141km (709 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 23h 5m | ¥23,410($170) | once daily | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Drive | 12h 10m | ¥16,565($120) | on demand | 1,108km (689 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mine and Nikko
Airlines
Star Flyer
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Bocho Kotsu
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Tobu Railway
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