How to travel from Iwaki to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Iwaki and Motobu is around 1,884km (1,171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Iwaki to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Iwaki if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost¥45,040($330)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥55,580($405)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Tokyo Station then Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and then to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥39,015($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Motobu by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥26,285 ($190) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,040 ($330).
The distance between Iwaki and Motobu is around 1,884km (1,171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,681km (1,044 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Iwaki and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx ¥45,040 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥26,285 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iwaki and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iwaki and Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Iwaki to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥45,040 ($330).
Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 6h 45m | ¥45,040($330) | every 4 hours | 1,899km (1,180 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane and bus | 7h 55m | ¥32,310($235) | every 2 hours | 1,884km (1,171 miles) |
| Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane and bus | 8hrs | ¥51,065($375) | every 20 mins | 2,082km (1,294 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, plane and bus | 8h 45m | ¥26,285($190) | every 2 hours | 1,982km (1,231 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 7h | ¥55,580($405) | 4 times a week | 2,207km (1,371 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥56,265($410) | 4 times a week | 2,207km (1,371 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 16h | ¥45,450($330) | 4 times a week | 2,201km (1,368 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 20h | ¥39,015($285) | 4 times a week | 2,295km (1,426 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iwaki and Motobu
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Ibex Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Tobu bus
Bocho Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu