What is the cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nikkō to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs ¥33000 - ¥80000.

Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shibuya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Nikkō and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 日光 Nikkō and arriving at Shin Kobe via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Kobe?

The distance between Nikkō and Kobe is 695 km. The road distance is 577.4 km.

How do I travel from Nikkō to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nikkō to Kobe?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Nikkō to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Kobe bus from?

Nikkō to Kobe bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Kobe train from?

Nikkō to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 日光 Nikkō station.

Train or bus from Nikkō to Kobe?

The best way to get from Nikkō to Kobe is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Nikkō to Kobe bus arrive?

Nikkō to Kobe bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where does the Nikkō to Kobe train arrive?

Nikkō to Kobe train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 宇都宮 Utsunomiya station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Kobe is 577 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Nikkō to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 323+ hotels available in Kobe.

Nikkō to Kobe - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Nikkō to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from 宇都宮 Utsunomiya to Tōkyō Stationtrain Ju
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Kobetrain
6h 46m
Drive 577.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nikkō to Kobecar 577.4 km
9h 2m
¥8,831–12,756
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Shibuya Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9351
12h 20m
¥12,650–17,650
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栃木 Tochigitrain Tn
2. Take the nightbus from Tochigi Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Motomachitrain
12h 40m
¥10,722–15,297
Train via Kuki
1. Take the train from 東武日光 Tobu-nikko to 栗橋 Kurihashitrain Tn
2. Take the train from Kurihashi to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain
7h 49m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
5h 34m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
6h 2m
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
2. Take the train from Kita-Senju to Takahamatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 59m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
2. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
6h 1m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tōbu-nikkō to Kita-senjutrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
7h 6m
Train, train to Fukushima, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 日光 Nikkō to 宇都宮 Utsunomiyatrain
2. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain
3. Fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FKS - ITM
6h 31m
¥33,507–78,692

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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Distance: 695 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from 日光 Nikkō to Shin Kobe via 宇都宮 Utsunomiya and Tōkyō Station in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tobu-Nikko Station to Shinki Bus Sannomiya via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and Shibuya Station in around 12h 20m.

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