How to travel from Hamada to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Iwaki is around 971km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Hamada to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,540($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka then Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,081km (672 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 18h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,485 ($230).

The distance between Hamada and Iwaki is around 971km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 828km (514 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Hamada and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Iwaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥31,485 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Iwaki. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Iwaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamada and Iwaki. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamada to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, JR Bus Kanto and Tobu bus run regular bus services between Hamada and Iwaki. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 5h 10m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Hamada and Iwaki. The distance is around 1,081km (672 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ¥33,540 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Iwaki

Transport options from Hamada to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 10m
¥31,485($230)
hourly1,015km (631 miles)
Train to Shinji, plane5h 35m
¥36,965($270)
every 20 mins971km (603 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 30m
¥48,875($355)
5 times a day1,107km (688 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7hrs
¥37,100($270)
every 20 mins1,237km (769 miles)
Bus to Hiroshima, plane and train7h 15m
¥27,245($200)
hourly1,115km (693 miles)
Bus to Hiroshima, train and plane7h 35m
¥35,185($255)
every 4 hours1,179km (732 miles)
Bus to Hiroshima, plane and train7h 35m
¥21,220($155)
hourly1,212km (753 miles)
Train
8h 50m
¥33,540($245)
every 20 mins1,290km (801 miles)
Bus
18h 20m
¥20,810($150)
twice daily1,217km (756 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
¥16,155($120)
on demand1,081km (672 miles)

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Airports near Iwaki

The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Iwaki