How to travel from Nikko to Shibuya, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Shibuya is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nikko to Shibuya by train, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kita-Senju and then to Meiji-jingumae<Harajuku>.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,600($19)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,655($34)
Operated by

Tobu bus

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Drive

Drive to Shibuya.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Shibuya

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Shibuya by train, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the underground which costs around ¥2,600 ($19) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,465 ($18).

The distance between Nikko and Shibuya is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Nikko and Shibuya by train and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Shibuya is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥2,465 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Shibuya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the underground which will typically cost around ¥2,600 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Shibuya. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Shibuya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kita-Senju. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Tobu Railway and Tokyo Metro run train services between Nikko and Shibuya. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Shibuya. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nikko to Shibuya. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Tobu bus run regular bus services between Nikko and Shibuya. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m 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 Shibuya. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju and then to Meiji-jingumae<Harajuku>. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Shibuya is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Shibuya. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shibuya. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Shibuya is to take the train and then take the underground which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥2,600 ($19).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Shibuya

Transport options from Nikko to Shibuya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
¥2,600($19)
every 2 hours146km (91 miles)
Bus
3h 40m
¥4,655($34)
twice daily192km (119 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
¥2,465($18)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Shibuya

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Shibuya
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Shibuya
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Shibuya