How to travel from Iwaki to Nishinoshima, Japan
The distance between Iwaki and Nishinoshima is around 920km (572 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Iwaki to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nishinoshima → Iwaki if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Ononiimachi, plane and ferry
Take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥55,720($405)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus to Tokyo Station, ferry
Take the bus to Tokyo Station and then to Matsue Station then take a ferry to Beppu Port.
- Duration17h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥32,720($240)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Iwaki and Nishinoshima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Iwaki to Nishinoshima by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,200 ($205) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥55,720 ($405).
The distance between Iwaki and Nishinoshima is around 920km (572 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 713km (443 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Iwaki and Nishinoshima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Nishinoshima is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx ¥55,720 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Nishinoshima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,200 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Iwaki and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Iwaki and Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to Izumo (IZO) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Yonago (YGJ) then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nishinoshima is Oki Island Airport (OKI) (OKI) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima. Miho Airport (YGJ) (YGJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Nishinoshima. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Yonago then take a ferry to Beppu Port. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Nishinoshima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around ¥37,785 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Iwaki and Nishinoshima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Ononiimachi, plane and ferry + 4 similar | 6h 20m | ¥55,720($405) | twice daily | 991km (616 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 25m | ¥54,895($400) | once daily | 920km (572 miles) |
| Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane and ferry | 7h 25m | ¥61,055($445) | twice daily | 1,101km (684 miles) |
| Train to Shinagawa, plane and ferry | 7h 30m | ¥47,640($350) | twice daily | 1,016km (631 miles) |
| Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 9h 15m | ¥43,810($320) | once daily | 943km (586 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 11h 30m | ¥37,785($275) | once daily | 1,150km (715 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 12h 45m | ¥32,855($240) | once daily | 1,081km (672 miles) |
Bus to Tokyo Station, ferry + 1 similar | 17h 45m | ¥32,720($240) | once daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 18hrs | ¥28,200($205) | once daily | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Iwaki and Nishinoshima
Bus companies
Keihan Bus
Tobu bus
JR Bus Kanto
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Nihon Kotsu
Ferry operators
Oki Kisen
Airlines
Fuji Dream
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Nishinoshima
The following major airports near Nishinoshima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oki Island Airport (OKI)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Nishinoshima
Miho Airport (YGJ)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Nishinoshima
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 275km (171 miles) from Nishinoshima