There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Iwaki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ueno to Iwakitrain Hitachi
3h 20m¥3,290–4,315Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus
4h 19m¥3,991–4,023Drive 200.5 km
- Drive from Ikebukuro to Iwakicar 200.5 km
2h 28m¥3,480–5,026Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus Hitachi
- Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain Hitachi
5h 8m¥3,708–4,684
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Iwaki is to bus which costs ¥3990 - ¥4030 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Iwaki is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro station to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Taira Nakamachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Iwaki via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Ikebukuro and Iwaki is 220 km. The road distance is 200.5 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Iwaki without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4400.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ikebukuro to Iwaki, including transfers.
Ikebukuro to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Ikebukuro to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Iwaki is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3990 - ¥4030 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Iwaki hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 15m. 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ueno to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hitachi to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ikebukuro to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Taira Nakamachi station.
Ikebukuro to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Iwaki is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ikebukuro to Iwaki.
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