How to travel from Sapporo to Iwaki, Japan
The distance between Sapporo and Iwaki is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Sapporo 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.
👋 Also check out Iwaki → Sapporo if you're planning a return trip.
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane
Take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥40,110($295)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost¥28,750($210)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Iwaki.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥21,765($160)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Port of Sendai Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Iwaki.
- Duration20h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥21,495($155)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Iwaki.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥15,195($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sapporo and Iwaki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sapporo to Iwaki by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,110 ($295).
The distance between Sapporo and Iwaki is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 670km (416 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Sapporo and Iwaki by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sapporo to Iwaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥40,110 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Sapporo and Iwaki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sapporo and Iwaki. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sapporo to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sapporo 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sapporo and Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sapporo to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Ibaraki (IBR) then take the train to Iwaki. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Sapporo to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Ibaraki (IBR) then take the train to Iwaki. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sapporo to Iwaki is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sapporo and Iwaki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to New Chitose Airport, plane + 4 similar | 3h 10m | ¥40,110($295) | 5 times a day | 743km (462 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | ¥28,065($205) | every 30 mins | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 4h 25m | ¥16,700($120) | every 20 mins | 736km (457 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 4h 50m | ¥32,035($235) | every 20 mins | 716km (445 miles) |
| Train to New Chitose Airport, plane | 5h 15m | ¥17,385($125) | hourly | 1,110km (689 miles) |
Train | 8h 15m | ¥28,750($210) | every 20 mins | 946km (588 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 55m | ¥21,765($160) | every 4 hours | 889km (553 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 20h 35m | ¥21,495($155) | once daily | 851km (529 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 50m | ¥15,195($110) | twice daily | 878km (545 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sapporo and Iwaki
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Train operators
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
北海道バス
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
Ferry operators
Taiheiyo ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
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