The distance between Tokyo and Iwaki is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tokyo 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 Iwaki(Fukushima).
Take the bus to Taira Nakamachi.
Tobu bus
There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Iwaki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,695 ($27) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,845 ($50).
The distance between Tokyo and Iwaki is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (113 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Tokyo and Iwaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Iwaki is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥6,845 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Iwaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,695 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Iwaki. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tokyo and Iwaki with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tokyo and Iwaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Tokyo and Iwaki. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tokyo and Iwaki with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3hrs.
Tobu bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Iwaki. Buses run hourly and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Iwaki. We recommend that you take the train to Iwaki(Fukushima). instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Tokyo and Iwaki. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Iwaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥6,845 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 15m | ¥6,845($50) | hourly | 215km (134 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | ¥3,695($27) | hourly | 206km (128 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | ¥3,010($22) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
Tobu bus
JR Bus Kanto
The following major airports near Iwaki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.