How to travel from Nikko to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Nikko and Motobu is around 1,807km (1,123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nikko to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Nikko if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost¥29,025($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Kita-Senju then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥51,750($380)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit then Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Kagoshima Honkou then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥37,920($275)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nikko to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).
The distance between Nikko and Motobu is around 1,807km (1,123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,577km (980 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Nikko and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Nikko to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nikko and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nikko and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Nikko to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ¥29,025 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 7h 15m | ¥29,025($210) | every 2 hours | 1,807km (1,123 miles) |
| Train to Utsunomiya, plane and bus | 7h 20m | ¥42,715($310) | every 2 hours | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
| Train to Utsunomiya, plane and bus | 7h 55m | ¥54,485($400) | every 2 hours | 2,187km (1,359 miles) |
| Train to Kita-Senju, plane and bus | 8hrs | ¥22,315($165) | every 2 hours | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
| Train to Utsunomiya, plane and bus | 8h 25m | ¥44,905($330) | every 2 hours | 2,182km (1,356 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | ¥51,750($380) | 4 times a week | 2,132km (1,324 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 11h | ¥47,230($345) | 4 times a week | 2,210km (1,373 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 21h | ¥37,920($275) | 4 times a week | 2,258km (1,403 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nikko and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Tobu Railway
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
Nishitetsu
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu