The distance between Nikko and Onomichi is around 795km (494 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nikko to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Onomichi → Nikko if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ).
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Take the train to Kita-Senju and then to Fukuyama.
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit then Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Boujiguchi.
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There are several options for getting from Nikko to Onomichi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,660 ($130) and will take around 16h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,830 ($195).
The distance between Nikko and Onomichi is around 795km (494 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 641km (398 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Nikko and Onomichi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nikko to Onomichi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥26,830 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Onomichi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,660 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Onomichi. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kita-Senju, Tokyo and Fukuyama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Tobu Railway, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways run train services between Nikko and Onomichi. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nikko and Onomichi. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nikko to Onomichi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Osaka Station JR Express BT and Umeda-eki. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.
Tohoku Kyuko Bus, JR Bus Kanto and Chugoku Bus run regular bus services between Nikko and Onomichi. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Onomichi. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Hiroshima (HIJ). instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Onomichi is Hiroshima Airport (HIJ) (HIJ) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Onomichi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nikko and Onomichi. The distance is around 877km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Onomichi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥26,695 ($195).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 30m | ¥26,830($195) | every 2 hours | 830km (516 miles) |
Train to Kita-Senju, plane | 4h 50m | ¥50,105($365) | every 2 hours | 795km (494 miles) |
Train to Kita-Senju, plane | 5h 60m | ¥51,610($375) | every 2 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
Train to Kita-Senju, plane | 6h 15m | ¥32,995($240) | every 2 hours | 961km (597 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6hrs | ¥52,160($380) | 4 times a day | 938km (583 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | ¥26,695($195) | every 2 hours | 888km (552 miles) |
Train via Utsunomiya | 5h 60m | ¥32,445($235) | every 2 hours | 894km (556 miles) |
Bus | 16h 25m | ¥17,660($130) | once daily | 929km (577 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | ¥12,730($95) | on demand | 877km (545 miles) |
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
JR Bus Kanto
Chugoku Bus
Kintetsu Bus
Ryobi Express
Tobu Railway
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
The following major airports near Onomichi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.