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How to get from Nikko to Fukuoka
Every practical way to travel from Nikko to Fukuoka, compared on time, cost and changes.
Tobu-Nikko Station → Hakata Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 6h 50m
- Typical fare
- ¥26,440
- Changes
- 1
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Fukuoka
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
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Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 19h 20m
- Typical fare
- ¥16,050
- Changes
- 2
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Osaka → Fukuoka
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
Overnight highway bus
Overnight highway bus
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Is a rail pass worth it?
This journey alone comes to about ¥52,880 return — enough that a 7-day Japan Rail Pass (¥50,000) can pay for itself before you add anything else.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nikko to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 6h 50m for a typical fare of ¥26,440.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nikko to Fukuoka?
- Highway Bus — about 19h 20m for a typical fare of ¥16,050.
- How long does it take to get from Nikko to Fukuoka?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 6h 50m for a typical fare of ¥26,440.