How to travel from Nikko to Mine, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Mine is around 1,001km (622 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Nikko to Mine by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Kita-Senju, Fly

Take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,255($220)
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Train

Take the train to Kita-Senju and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,475($210)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and then to Tokuyama-eki then take the train to Asa.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
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Drive

Drive to Mine.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Distance1,106km (687 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Mine

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Mine by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥21,080 ($155) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,255 ($220).

The distance between Nikko and Mine is around 1,001km (622 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (509 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Nikko and Mine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥30,255 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Mine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,080 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Mine. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kita-Senju, Tokyo, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Tobu Railway and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nikko and Mine. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Nikko and Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ). instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Nikko and Mine. The distance is around 1,106km (687 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Mine is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around ¥28,475 ($210).

How do I get from Nikko to Mine

Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Mine

Transport options from Nikko to Mine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Kita-Senju, Fly + 6 similar
5hrs
¥30,255($220)
every 3 hours1,025km (637 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
¥41,345($300)
every 3 hours1,069km (664 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 30m
¥31,215($230)
every 3 hours1,162km (722 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 60m
¥32,995($240)
every 4 hours1,021km (634 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane6h 15m
¥33,950($250)
every 4 hours1,001km (622 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane6h 55m
¥32,170($235)
every 3 hours1,154km (717 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 50m
¥26,830($195)
every 3 hours1,011km (628 miles)
Train
6h 55m
¥28,475($210)
every 3 hours1,123km (698 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
15h 55m
¥21,220($155)
once daily1,138km (707 miles)
Bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, train17h 10m
¥21,080($155)
once daily1,246km (774 miles)
Drive
12h 20m
¥16,565($120)
on demand1,106km (687 miles)

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Airports near Mine

The following major airports near Mine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mine
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Mine
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Mine