The distance between Shizuoka and Nikko is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Shizuoka to Nikko by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko.
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There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Nikko by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,805 ($57) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Shizuoka and Nikko is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Shizuoka and Nikko by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Nikko is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥7,805 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Nikko, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,805 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Nikko. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Nikko. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kita-senju. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Tobu Railway run train services between Shizuoka and Nikko. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shizuoka and Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Nikko. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Tobu-Nikko. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Nikko is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Nikko. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Shizuoka and Nikko. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Nikko is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥7,805 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 15m | ¥7,805($57) | hourly | 308km (191 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | ¥4,790($35) | on demand | 322km (200 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nikko offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.