The distance between Sendai and Iwaki is around 152km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Sendai 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.
👋 Also check out Iwaki → Sendai if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).
Take the bus to Iwaki.
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There are several options for getting from Sendai to Iwaki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,790 ($35).
The distance between Sendai and Iwaki is around 152km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Sendai 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 Sendai to Iwaki is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥4,790 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Iwaki. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Sendai and Iwaki with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Iwaki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2hrs, 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 Sendai and Iwaki. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sendai and Iwaki with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 55m.
JR Bus Tōhoku run regular bus services between Sendai and Iwaki. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Sendai and Iwaki. The distance is around 154km (96 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 Sendai to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | ¥4,790($35) | every 20 mins | 152km (94 miles) |
Bus | 2h 55m | ¥3,150($23) | every 4 hours | 157km (98 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥2,325($17) | on demand | 154km (96 miles) |
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The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.