How to travel from Masuda to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Iwaki is around 976km (607 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Masuda to Iwaki by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,485($230)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,445($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration19h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,810($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Distance1,120km (696 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Iwaki by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 19h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,485 ($230).

The distance between Masuda and Iwaki is around 976km (607 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 856km (532 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Masuda and Iwaki by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥31,485 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Iwaki. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Iwaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Masuda and Iwaki. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Masuda to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, JR Bus Kanto and Tobu bus run regular bus services between Masuda and Iwaki. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Masuda and Iwaki. The distance is around 1,120km (696 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥31,485 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Iwaki

Transport options from Masuda to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 25m
¥31,485($230)
hourly976km (607 miles)
Train
8h 15m
¥32,445($235)
every 20 mins1,249km (776 miles)
Bus
19h 30m
¥20,810($150)
once daily1,259km (782 miles)
Drive
12h 25m
¥16,700($120)
on demand1,120km (696 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