How to travel from Tanabe to Iwaki, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Iwaki is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tanabe to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,000($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then Tokyo and then to Iwaki(Fukushima).

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Osaka then Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Taira Nakamachi.

  • Duration14h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,920($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Iwaki.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance824km (512 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Iwaki

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Iwaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥14,920 ($110) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).

The distance between Tanabe and Iwaki is around 708km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Tanabe and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Iwaki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,920 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Iwaki. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Tokyo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Iwaki. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tanabe and Iwaki. It typically takes around 14h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tanabe to Iwaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osaka, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 14h 45m.

Meiko Bus, JR Bus Kanto and Tobu bus run regular bus services between Tanabe and Iwaki. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 14h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS) then take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 4h 40m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Tanabe and Iwaki. The distance is around 824km (512 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Iwaki

Transport options from Tanabe to Iwaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 20m
¥23,000($170)
every 4 hours708km (440 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥41,755($305)
5 times a day769km (478 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane6h 25m
¥30,665($225)
every 20 mins960km (596 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane6h 25m
¥33,540($245)
every 3 hours847km (526 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane6h 55m
¥35,185($255)
every 20 mins1,014km (630 miles)
Train
6h 60m
¥24,640($180)
every 3 hours899km (558 miles)
Bus
14h 45m
¥14,920($110)
4 times a day891km (554 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
¥12,320($90)
on demand824km (512 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