How to travel from Naha to Nikko, Japan
The distance between Naha and Nikko is around 1,717km (1,067 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Naha to Nikko by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nikko → Naha if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
3 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 9h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥50,790($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 名瀬港 船客待合所 and then to Kagoshima then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and then to Tobu-Nikko.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Nikko
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naha to Nikko by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,830 ($195).
The distance between Naha and Nikko is around 1,717km (1,067 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,630km (1,013 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Naha and Nikko by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Naha to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx ¥26,830 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Nikko is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naha and Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naha to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Naha to Nikko. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 4h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Nikko is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥26,830 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Nikko
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 40m | ¥26,830($195) | hourly | 1,717km (1,067 miles) |
| Fly to Fukushima (FKS), train | 5hrs | ¥33,405($245) | every 3 hours | 1,919km (1,192 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train | 5h 5m | ¥18,755($135) | hourly | 1,812km (1,126 miles) |
| Fly to Sendai (SDJ), train | 5h 15m | ¥37,235($270) | hourly | 2,098km (1,304 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 9h | ¥50,790($370) | 5 times a week | 2,189km (1,360 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 13h | ¥48,325($355) | 5 times a week | 2,340km (1,454 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 4h | ¥43,810($320) | twice a week | 2,431km (1,511 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naha and Nikko
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Tobu Railway
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
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