How to travel from Iwaki to Kyoto, Japan

The distance between Iwaki and Kyoto is around 635km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Iwaki to Kyoto 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 Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,995($240)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Kyoto.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station and then to Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kyoto.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance659km (409 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Kyoto

There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Kyoto by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,775 ($86) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,995 ($240).

The distance between Iwaki and Kyoto is around 635km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Iwaki and Kyoto by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Kyoto is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥32,995 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Kyoto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Kyoto. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Iwaki and Kyoto. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Iwaki and Kyoto. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Iwaki to Kyoto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

Tobu bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Iwaki and Kyoto. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Kyoto. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Kyoto is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Kyoto. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Iwaki and Kyoto. The distance is around 659km (409 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Kyoto is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥20,125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Kyoto

Transport options from Iwaki to Kyoto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
¥32,995($240)
every 4 hours635km (394 miles)
Train to Mito, plane4h 45m
¥29,845($220)
every 30 mins728km (452 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Fly4h 50m
¥26,010($190)
every 20 mins826km (513 miles)
Train
4h 45m
¥20,125($145)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
¥11,775($86)
once daily669km (415 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,585($70)
on demand659km (409 miles)

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Airports near Kyoto

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

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Kyoto
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Kyoto
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
97km (61 miles) from Kyoto