How to travel from Itsukushima to Iwaki, Japan
The distance between Itsukushima and Iwaki is around 937km (582 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Itsukushima to Iwaki by ferry, 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 → Itsukushima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥47,640($350)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration6h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥30,940($225)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,180($160)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Iwaki.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsevery 15 mins
- Typical cost¥15,335($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Itsukushima and Iwaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Itsukushima to Iwaki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥15,335 ($110) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,640 ($350).
The distance between Itsukushima and Iwaki is around 937km (582 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 834km (518 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Itsukushima and Iwaki by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Itsukushima to Iwaki is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥47,640 ($350).
The cheapest way to travel between Itsukushima and Iwaki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥15,335 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Itsukushima and Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Itsukushima and Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Itsukushima to Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Sendai (SDJ) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Itsukushima to Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Itsukushima to Iwaki is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ¥30,940 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Itsukushima and Iwaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 50m | ¥47,640($350) | 5 times a day | 937km (582 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, plane and train | 4h 60m | ¥46,410($340) | every 4 hours | 966km (600 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 30m | ¥54,895($400) | 5 times a day | 958km (595 miles) |
| Ferry to Hiroshima Port, plane and train | 7hrs | ¥37,645($275) | every 4 hours | 1,101km (684 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | ¥46,135($335) | every 20 mins | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus, plane and train | 5h 35m | ¥34,090($250) | hourly | 945km (587 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus, plane and train | 5h 55m | ¥29,705($215) | hourly | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 50m | ¥30,940($225) | hourly | 1,055km (656 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 10m | ¥20,125($145) | once daily | 1,042km (648 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 30m | ¥22,180($160) | once daily | 1,076km (668 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11h 45m | ¥15,335($110) | every 15 mins | 1,040km (646 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Itsukushima and Iwaki
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Spring Airlines Japan
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Setonaikaikisen
Bus companies
Bocho Kotsu
Tobu bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
JR Bus Kanto
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