How to travel from Nikko to Onomichi, Japan

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,830($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kita-Senju and then to Fukuyama.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,695($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit then Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Boujiguchi.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,660($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Onomichi.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance877km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Onomichi

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Onomichi

Transport options from Nikko to Onomichi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
¥26,830($195)
every 2 hours830km (516 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane4h 50m
¥50,105($365)
every 2 hours795km (494 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane5h 60m
¥51,610($375)
every 2 hours866km (538 miles)
Train to Kita-Senju, plane6h 15m
¥32,995($240)
every 2 hours961km (597 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6hrs
¥52,160($380)
4 times a day938km (583 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥26,695($195)
every 2 hours888km (552 miles)
Train via Utsunomiya5h 60m
¥32,445($235)
every 2 hours894km (556 miles)
Bus
16h 25m
¥17,660($130)
once daily929km (577 miles)
Drive
10hrs
¥12,730($95)
on demand877km (545 miles)

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Airports near Onomichi

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

HIJ
Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Onomichi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
187km (116 miles) from Onomichi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
271km (168 miles) from Onomichi