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How to get from Nikko to Kyoto
Every practical way to travel from Nikko to Kyoto, compared on time, cost and changes.
Tobu-Nikko Station → Kyoto Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 4h 6m
- Typical fare
- ¥17,220
- Changes
- 1
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Kyoto
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 9h 20m
- Typical fare
- ¥8,050
- Changes
- 1
Via Nikko → Tokyo → Kyoto
Tobu limited express from Asakusa
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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Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nikko to Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 6m for a typical fare of ¥17,220.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nikko to Kyoto?
- Highway Bus — about 9h 20m for a typical fare of ¥8,050.
- How long does it take to get from Nikko to Kyoto?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 4h 6m for a typical fare of ¥17,220.