From Tokyo
Our Favourite way from Tokyo to Nikko
| Tokyo to Nikko | Train | 1,580 to 2,920 yen | 130mins to 150mins | 1 Transfer |
Our favourite way to get to Nikko from Tokyo will be aboard a Tobu line train, accessible either from Asakusa or Kita-Senju stations. You can either choose to get on the rapid train for a 2.5 hour journey costing 1,360 yen or pay an extra 1,340 yen for a seat on the Limited Express train!
| Tokyo Station to Kita-Senju Station | JR Joban line | 220 yen | 20 minutes |
| Kita-Senju Station to Tobu-Nikko Station | Tobu Railway Rapid Train | 1,360 yen | 130mins |
| Tobu Railway Li;ited Express Train | 2,700 yen | 110mins | |
| Asakusa to Nikko | Train | 1,360 to 2,700 yen | 110mins to 130mins | 0 Transfer |
Our favourite way to get to Nikko from Tokyo will be aboard a Tobu line train, accessible either from Asakusa or Kita-Senju stations. You can either choose to get on the rapid train for a 2.5 hour journey costing 1,360 yen or pay an extra 1,340 yen for a seat on the Limited Express train!
| Asakusa Tobu Station to Tobu-Nikko Station | Tobu Railway Rapid Train | 1,360 yen | 130mins |
| Tobu Railway Limited Express Train | 2,700 yen | 110mins | |
The Quickest Way from Tokyo to Nikko
| Tokyo to Nikko | Shinkansen | 5,060 yen | 110 mins | 1 Transfer |
The quickest way to get to Nikko from Tokyo will be either by taking the JR Tohoku Shinkansen line to Utsunomiya before boarding a JR Nikko line train or by taking the Tobu line Limited Express train from Asakusa. The former is slightly quicker if you can get a good connection at Utsunomiya, but at nearly double the price of the Limited Express we strongly recommend you opt for the second option.
| Tokyo Station to Utsunomiya Station | JR Tohoku Shinkansen | 4,410 yen | 50 mins |
| Utsunomiya Station to nikko Station | JR Nikko line | 650 yen | 40 mins |
| Asakusa to Nikko | Limited Express Train | 2,700 yen | 110 mins | 0 Transfer |
The quickest way to get to Nikko from Tokyo will be either by taking the JR Tohoku Shinkansen line to Utsunomiya before boarding a JR Nikko line train or by taking the Tobu line Limited Express train from Asakusa. The former is slightly quicker if you can get a good connection at Utsunomiya, but at nearly double the price of the Limited Express we strongly recommend you opt for the second option.
| Asakusa Station to Tobu-Nikko Station | Tobu Railway Limited Express | 2,700 yen | 110 mins |
The Cheapest Way from Tokyo to Nikko
| Tokyo to Nikko | Train | 1,580 yen | 160mins | 1 Transfer |
The cheapest way to get to Nikko from Tokyo Station will be to transfer to the Tobu line rapid train from Kita-senju Station. You can take the JR Joban line from Tokyo Station to reach Kita-Senju Station.
| Tokyo Station to Kita-Senju Station | JR Joban line | 220 yen | 20 minutes |
| Kita-Senju Station to Tobu-Nikko Station | Tobu Railway Rapid Train | 1,360 yen | 130mins |
| Asakusa to Nikko | Train | 1,360 yen | 130 mins | 0 Transfer |
The cheapest option from Asakusa Station will be to take the Tobu line rapid train from Asakusa to Nikko. The ride takes about 2.5 hours and will cost you 1,360 yen.
| Asakusa Station to Tobu-Nikko Station | Tobu Railway Rapid Train | 1,360 yen | 130 mins |
The Easiest Way from Tokyo to Nikko
| Tokyo to Nikko | Train | 1,580 to 2,920 yen | 130mins to 160mins | 1 Transfer |
The easiest way to get to Nikko from Tokyo will be aboard a Tobu line train, accessible either from Asakusa or Kita-Senju stations. You can either choose to get on the rapid train for a 2.5 hour journey costing 1,360 yen or pay an extra 1,340 yen for a seat on the Limited Express train! To get to Kita-Senju Station from Tokyo Station, you can take the JR Joban line for a 20 minute direct ride that will set you back by 220 yen.
| Tokyo Station to Kita-Senju Station | JR Joban line | 220 yen | 20 minutes |
| Kita-Senju Station to Tobu-Nikko Station | Tobu Railway Rapid Train | 1,360 yen | 130mins |
| Tobu Railway Express "Kegon" Train | 2,700 yen | 110mins | |
| Asakusa to Nikko | Train | 1,360 to 2,700 yen | 110mins to 130mins | 0 Transfer |
Our favourite way to get to Nikko from Tokyo will be aboard a Tobu line train, accessible either from Asakusa or Kita-Senju stations. You can either choose to get on the rapid train for a 2.5 hour journey costing 1,360 yen or pay an extra 1,340 yen for a seat on the Limited Express train!
| Asakusa Tobu Station to Tobu-Nikko Station | Tobu Railway Rapid Train | 1,360 yen | 130mins |
| Tobu Railway Express Limited Express Train | 2,700 yen | 110mins | |
JR Pass & Special Deals from Tokyo to Nikko
Japan Rail Pass holders will not gain free access to the Tobu line trains, but will be able to board the JR Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train for free.Free passes are on sale from Tobu, including a round trip from Tokyo to Nikko and unlimited access to local buses in the Nikko area.