How to travel from Naoshima to Iwaki, Japan
The distance between Naoshima and Iwaki is around 808km (502 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Naoshima to Iwaki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Iwaki → Naoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Train and Plane
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥44,490($325)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration6h 50m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Uno then drive to Iwaki.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥13,280($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Iwaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Iwaki by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥13,280 ($95) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,490 ($325).
The distance between Naoshima and Iwaki is around 808km (502 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Naoshima and Iwaki by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Iwaki is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥44,490 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Iwaki is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥13,280 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naoshima to Iwaki. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 6h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Iwaki is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ¥26,830 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Iwaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 45m | ¥44,490($325) | 5 times a day | 808km (502 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 5h 40m | ¥38,470($280) | 5 times a day | 820km (509 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 45m | ¥35,455($260) | 5 times a day | 838km (521 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 6h 15m | ¥30,390($220) | 5 times a day | 877km (545 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 6h 25m | ¥49,145($360) | every 20 mins | 999km (621 miles) |
| Ferry to Uno, train and plane | 6h 35m | ¥27,380($200) | 5 times a day | 975km (606 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥51,885($380) | every 20 mins | 1,227km (762 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 6h 50m | ¥26,830($195) | 5 times a day | 917km (570 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 16h 20m | ¥17,660($130) | once daily | 945km (587 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 20m | ¥13,280($95) | hourly | 881km (548 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naoshima and Iwaki
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ferry operators
Shikoku Kisen
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Airports near Iwaki
The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Iwaki
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 105km (66 miles) from Iwaki
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Iwaki