There are 3 ways to get from Nikkō to Matsushima by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain [16033] JR Nikko / ...
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
2h 47m¥4,207–5,592Drive 267.4 km
- Drive from Nikkō to Matsushimacar 267.4 km
3h 32m¥4,602–6,647Train via Sendai
- Take the train from Nikko to Utsunomiyatrain [16033] JR Nikko / ...
- Take the train from Utsunomiya to Sendaitrain Yamabiko
3h 39m¥4,207–5,592
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Matsushima is to train which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Matsushima is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Nikkō to Matsushima. However, there are services departing from Nikko and arriving at Matsushima via Utsunomiya and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Nikkō and Matsushima is 281 km. The road distance is 267.4 km.
The best way to get from Nikkō to Matsushima without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Nikkō to Matsushima, including transfers.
Nikkō to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nikko station.
Nikkō to Matsushima train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Utsunomiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Matsushima is 267 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Nikkō to Matsushima.
There are 260+ hotels available in Matsushima.
What companies run services between Nikkō, Japan and Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan?
You can take a train from Nikko to Matsushima via Utsunomiya and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 2h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nikko to Utsunomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Utsunomiya to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- JR EAST
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