How to travel from Iwaki to Mine, Japan

The distance between Iwaki and Mine is around 1,088km (676 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Iwaki to Mine 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 to Shinagawa, Fly

Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,540($245)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,310($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tokyo Station and then to Tokuyama-eki then take the train to Asa.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,450($165)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mine.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Distance1,163km (723 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Mine

There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Mine by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,540 ($245).

The distance between Iwaki and Mine is around 1,088km (676 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 932km (579 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Iwaki and Mine by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx ¥33,540 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Mine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Mine. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Iwaki and Mine. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Iwaki and Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Ube (UBJ). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Mine. The distance is around 1,163km (723 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Mine is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥32,310 ($235).

How do I get from Iwaki to Mine

Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Mine

Transport options from Iwaki to Mine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Shinagawa, Fly + 6 similar
5h 40m
¥33,540($245)
every 3 hours1,102km (685 miles)
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane6hrs
¥39,565($290)
every 20 mins1,360km (845 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
¥44,630($325)
every 3 hours1,146km (712 miles)
Train to Ueno, plane6h 30m
¥23,000($170)
every 3 hours1,337km (831 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane7h 35m
¥35,455($260)
every 3 hours1,231km (765 miles)
Train to Ueno, plane8hrs
¥27,380($200)
every 3 hours1,329km (826 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 25m
¥30,120($220)
every 3 hours1,088km (676 miles)
Train
7h 25m
¥32,310($235)
every 3 hours1,198km (745 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
16hrs
¥22,450($165)
once daily1,192km (741 miles)
Bus to Tokyo Station, train17h 15m
¥22,315($165)
once daily1,300km (808 miles)
Drive
12h 55m
¥17,385($125)
on demand1,163km (723 miles)

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Airports near Mine

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

UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mine
KKJ
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Mine
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Mine