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How to get fromChiba to Iwakiby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chiba to Iwaki by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jo / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Iwakitrain train Hitachi
    3h 46m
    ¥3,756–4,965

  2. Drive 196.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chiba to Iwakicar car 196.7 km
    2h 49m
    ¥3,413–4,930

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus bus
    4h 36m
    ¥4,456–4,665

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 千葉みなと Chibaminato to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Je
    2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain train
    5h 30m
    ¥4,159–5,234

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  • Distance: 254.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Chiba, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?

You can take a train from 千葉 Chiba to Iwaki via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachi hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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