How to travel from Chitose to Iwaki, Japan
The distance between Chitose and Iwaki is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Chitose to Iwaki by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Iwaki → Chitose if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥33,675($245)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Iwaki.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,515($200)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Iwaki.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥17,250($125)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Iwaki.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥15,605($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Iwaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chitose to Iwaki by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥15,605 ($115) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,675 ($245).
The distance between Chitose and Iwaki is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 645km (401 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Chitose and Iwaki by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Chitose to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Iwaki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥15,605 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Iwaki. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chitose to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chitose and Iwaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chitose and Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Iwaki is Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki. Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chitose to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥33,675 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chitose and Iwaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 40m | ¥33,675($245) | 5 times a day | 702km (436 miles) |
| Fly to Ibaraki (IBR), Train | 3h 50m | ¥26,420($195) | every 30 mins | 892km (554 miles) |
| Fly to Sendai (SDJ), Train | 3h 55m | ¥26,010($190) | every 20 mins | 695km (432 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train | 4h 30m | ¥25,735($190) | hourly | 1,063km (661 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train | 4h 45m | ¥18,345($135) | hourly | 1,069km (664 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | ¥24,640($180) | every 20 mins | 902km (560 miles) |
Bus and Train | 12h 25m | ¥27,515($200) | once daily | 935km (581 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 15m | ¥17,250($125) | once daily | 747km (464 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 50m | ¥15,605($115) | twice daily | 896km (557 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chitose and Iwaki
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Bus companies
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Hakodate Teisan Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Airports near Iwaki
The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Iwaki