How to travel from Kyoto to Iwaki, Japan

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,730($260)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance662km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kyoto and Iwaki

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kyoto and Iwaki

Transport options from Kyoto to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
¥35,730($260)
5 times a day636km (395 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
¥33,675($245)
every 30 mins725km (450 miles)
Fly to Sendai (SDJ), Train4h 40m
¥28,750($210)
every 20 mins827km (514 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Haneda (HND), Train4h 50m
¥23,545($170)
hourly683km (424 miles)
Train
4h 35m
¥20,125($145)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Bus
10h 55m
¥11,775($86)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
¥9,585($70)
on demand662km (412 miles)

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Airports near Iwaki

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

FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Iwaki