How to travel from Hakodate to Iwaki, Japan
The distance between Hakodate and Iwaki is around 638km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Hakodate to Iwaki by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Iwaki → Hakodate if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥62,975($460)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration5h 5m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥20,260($150)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Iwaki.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥17,525($130)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop and then to Iwaki.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,730($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Iwaki.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥11,635($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Iwaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Iwaki by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥62,975 ($460).
The distance between Hakodate and Iwaki is around 638km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Hakodate and Iwaki by train.
The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥62,975 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Iwaki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Iwaki. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate 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 5h 5m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakodate and Iwaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Hakodate and Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakodate to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Hakodate to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 5h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around ¥20,260 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Iwaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 5m | ¥62,975($460) | 5 times a day | 1,508km (937 miles) |
| Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train | 4h 35m | ¥29,570($215) | hourly | 942km (586 miles) |
| Fly to Sendai (SDJ), Train | 4h 40m | ¥42,985($315) | every 20 mins | 831km (516 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 5h 55m | ¥47,505($345) | 5 times a day | 970km (603 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7hrs | ¥35,455($260) | every 3 hours | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Train | 5h 5m | ¥20,260($150) | every 20 mins | 667km (414 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 15m | ¥17,525($130) | every 4 hours | 682km (424 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 15m | ¥12,730($95) | twice daily | 656km (408 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 20m | ¥11,635($85) | twice daily | 638km (396 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Hakodate and Iwaki
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
JR Bus Tōhoku
Konan Bus
Ferry operators
Seikan Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Train operators
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