How to travel from Obihiro to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Obihiro and Iwaki is around 868km (539 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Obihiro to Iwaki by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,470($280)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,750($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to New Chitose Airport then Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Iwaki.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,625($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to New Chitose Airport then take a ferry to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Iwaki.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,495($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,935($130)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Iwaki by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥17,935 ($130) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,470 ($280).

The distance between Obihiro and Iwaki is around 868km (539 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 682km (424 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Obihiro and Iwaki by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Iwaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥38,470 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Iwaki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥17,935 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Iwaki. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Iwaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 60m, 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 Obihiro and Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obihiro to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Obihiro to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Iwaki is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥38,470 ($280).

How do I get from Obihiro to Iwaki

Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Iwaki

Transport options from Obihiro to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 50m
¥38,470($280)
5 times a day875km (544 miles)
Plane and Train5h 20m
¥19,030($140)
every 4 hours1,117km (694 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane6hrs
¥31,215($230)
every 2 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane6hrs
¥30,120($220)
every 20 mins868km (539 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane6h 55m
¥23,135($170)
every 2 hours1,241km (771 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 45m
¥40,385($295)
twice daily1,262km (784 miles)
Train
9h 60m
¥28,750($210)
every 20 mins1,078km (670 miles)
Bus and Train
14h 55m
¥31,625($230)
once daily1,095km (681 miles)
Bus and Ferry
22h 25m
¥21,495($155)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 30m
¥17,935($130)
twice daily1,058km (657 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