How to travel from Miyazaki to Nikko, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Nikko is around 1,037km (644 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Nikko by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. 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 Miyazaki (KMI) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,340($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo, Shin-Kobe then Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,040($330)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nishitetsu Fukuoka then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Tobu-Nikko Station.

  • Duration22h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Kobe then take the bus to Tochigi then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,800($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nikkō.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Distance1,469km (913 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Nikko

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Nikko by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥19,030 ($140) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,340 ($205).

The distance between Miyazaki and Nikko is around 1,037km (644 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 929km (577 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Miyazaki and Nikko by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥28,340 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥19,030 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Nikko. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo, Shin-Kobe, Tokyo and Kita-senju. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Tobu Railway run train services between Miyazaki and Nikko. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Miyazaki and Nikko. It typically takes around 22h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miyazaki to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nishitetsu Fukuoka, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 1. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 15m.

Nishitetsu, Miyazaki Kotsu and Tobu bus run regular bus services between Miyazaki and Nikko. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Miyazaki and Nikko. The distance is around 1,469km (913 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥28,340 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Nikko

Transport options from Miyazaki to Nikko
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4hrs
¥28,340($205)
hourly1,037km (644 miles)
Fly to Fukushima (FKS), train4h 10m
¥34,225($250)
every 3 hours1,202km (747 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train4h 15m
¥19,030($140)
hourly1,134km (705 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
¥32,035($235)
every 3 hours1,195km (743 miles)
Train to Kokubu(Kagoshima), plane6hrs
¥44,630($325)
every 3 hours1,293km (803 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 30m
¥45,040($330)
every 3 hours1,583km (983 miles)
Train via Kokura11h 5m
¥40,250($295)
twice daily1,485km (923 miles)
Bus
22h 15m
¥27,515($200)
once daily1,584km (984 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
23h 35m
¥30,800($225)
once daily1,189km (739 miles)
Drive
16h 45m
¥21,220($155)
on demand1,469km (913 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