How to travel from Matsumoto to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Iwaki is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Iwaki by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Nagano then Ueno and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,840($125)
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Plane and Train

Fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Ibaraki (IBR) then take the train to Iwaki.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,740($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Iwaki by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥13,965 ($100) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,840 ($125).

The distance between Matsumoto and Iwaki is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Matsumoto and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Iwaki is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥16,840 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,965 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Iwaki. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagano and Ueno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Iwaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Matsumoto and Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Nagano then Ueno and then to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Iwaki. We recommend that you fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Ibaraki (IBR) then take the train to Iwaki. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Matsumoto and Iwaki. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥16,840 ($125).

How do I get from Matsumoto to Iwaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Iwaki

Transport options from Matsumoto to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
¥16,840($125)
hourly490km (304 miles)
Train via Shinjuku(Jr)5h 5m
¥13,965($100)
hourly445km (276 miles)
Plane and Train
5h 40m
¥38,740($285)
every 30 mins1,845km (1,147 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
¥5,615($41)
on demand385km (239 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