The distance between Nikko and Iwaki is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nikko to Iwaki by 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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Take the train to Utsunomiya then Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.
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There are several options for getting from Nikko to Iwaki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,380 ($32) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,600 ($19).
The distance between Nikko and Iwaki is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 112km (70 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Nikko and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nikko to Iwaki is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥2,600 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,380 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Iwaki. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utsunomiya and Koriyama(Fukushima). These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Shinkansen, Tobu Railway, Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nikko and Iwaki. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Nikko and Iwaki. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nikko to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Tohoku Kyuko Bus and Tobu bus run regular bus services between Nikko and Iwaki. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Utsunomiya then Koriyama(Fukushima) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nikko and Iwaki. The distance is around 180km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥7,255 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | ¥7,255($53) | 4 times a day | 231km (144 miles) |
Train via Tochigi | 3h 45m | ¥4,380($32) | every 2 hours | 221km (138 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | ¥6,435($47) | once daily | 358km (223 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 180km (112 miles) |
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The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.