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.
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.
👋 Also check out Iwaki → Hamada if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
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Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
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Take the bus to Ōsaka then Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 5h 10m | ¥31,485($230) | hourly | 1,015km (631 miles) |
Train to Shinji, plane | 5h 35m | ¥36,965($270) | every 20 mins | 971km (603 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 30m | ¥48,875($355) | 5 times a day | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 7hrs | ¥37,100($270) | every 20 mins | 1,237km (769 miles) |
Bus to Hiroshima, plane and train | 7h 15m | ¥27,245($200) | hourly | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Bus to Hiroshima, train and plane | 7h 35m | ¥35,185($255) | every 4 hours | 1,179km (732 miles) |
Bus to Hiroshima, plane and train | 7h 35m | ¥21,220($155) | hourly | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | ¥33,540($245) | every 20 mins | 1,290km (801 miles) |
Bus | 18h 20m | ¥20,810($150) | twice daily | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Drive | 11h 55m | ¥16,155($120) | on demand | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Chugoku JR Bus Company
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Jam Jam Liner
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The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.