The distance between Kyoto and Iwaki is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kyoto to Iwaki 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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Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.
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There are several options for getting from Kyoto to Iwaki 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 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,730 ($260).
The distance between Kyoto and Iwaki is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (319 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Kyoto and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kyoto to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥35,730 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Kyoto and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kyoto and Iwaki. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kyoto to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kyoto and Iwaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kyoto and Iwaki. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kyoto to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.
JR Bus Kanto and Tobu bus run regular bus services between Kyoto and Iwaki. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kyoto to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kyoto and Iwaki. The distance is around 662km (412 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 Kyoto to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥20,125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | ¥35,730($260) | 5 times a day | 636km (395 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 25m | ¥33,675($245) | every 30 mins | 725km (450 miles) |
Fly to Sendai (SDJ), Train | 4h 40m | ¥28,750($210) | every 20 mins | 827km (514 miles) |
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train | 4h 50m | ¥23,545($170) | hourly | 683km (424 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | ¥20,125($145) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus | 10h 55m | ¥11,775($86) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | ¥9,585($70) | on demand | 662km (412 miles) |
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The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.