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.
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.
👋 Also check out Shibuya → Nikko if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kita-Senju and then to Meiji-jingumae<Harajuku>.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station.
Tobu bus
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | ¥2,600($19) | every 2 hours | 146km (91 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | ¥4,655($34) | twice daily | 192km (119 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | ¥2,465($18) | on demand | 164km (102 miles) |
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
Tobu bus
Tobu Railway
Tokyo Metro
The following major airports near Shibuya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.