How to travel from Motobu to Nikko, Japan
The distance between Motobu and Nikko is around 1,803km (1,121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Motobu to Nikko by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nikko → Motobu if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Kobe then Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥51,065($375)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥38,605($280)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motobu and Nikko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motobu to Nikko by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).
The distance between Motobu and Nikko is around 1,803km (1,121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,577km (980 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Motobu and Nikko by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Motobu to Nikko is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Motobu and Nikko is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motobu and Nikko. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motobu and Nikko. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motobu to Nikko. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 45m.
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 Motobu to Nikko. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motobu to Nikko is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥29,025 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motobu and Nikko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar | 6h 45m | ¥29,025($210) | every 3 hours | 1,803km (1,121 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 7h 5m | ¥35,595($260) | every 3 hours | 2,006km (1,246 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 7h 10m | ¥22,315($165) | every 3 hours | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 7h 20m | ¥39,425($290) | every 3 hours | 2,185km (1,358 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 8h 20m | ¥28,885($210) | every 3 hours | 1,915km (1,190 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 8h 30m | ¥37,100($270) | every 3 hours | 2,177km (1,353 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | ¥51,065($375) | 5 times a week | 2,132km (1,325 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 12h | ¥47,915($350) | 5 times a week | 2,262km (1,406 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 22h | ¥38,605($280) | 5 times a week | 2,307km (1,434 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motobu and Nikko
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Nishitetsu
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
Train operators
Tobu Railway
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
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