There are 4 ways to get from Iwate to Fukushima by train, bus, or car
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Train via Sendai
best- Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Moriokatrain
- Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain
- Take the train from Sendai to Fukushimatrain
2h 57mDrive 287.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Iwate to Fukushimacar 287.2 km
3h 28m¥4,984–7,198Bus
- Take the bus from Iwatemachi Omachi to Moriokabus
- Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus
- Take the bus from Hirosedori to Fukushima Kencho-maebus
5h 39mTrain
- Take the train from Iwate-Numakunai to Moriokatrain [148230] Iwate Galaxy/Aoimori Railway / ...
- Take the train from Morioka to Fukushimatrain Yamabiko
3h 15m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iwate to Fukushima is to drive which costs ¥4900 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Iwate to Fukushima is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Iwate to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Iwatemachi Omachi and arriving at Fukushima Kencho-mae via Morioka and Hirosedori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Iwate to Fukushima. However, there are services departing from Iwate-Numakunai and arriving at Fukushima via Morioka and Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Iwate and Fukushima is 273 km. The road distance is 287.2 km.
The best way to get from Iwate to Fukushima without a car is to train via Sendai which takes 2h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Iwate to Fukushima, including transfers.
Iwate to Fukushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Iwatemachi Omachi station.
Iwate to Fukushima train services, operated by Iwate Galaxy Railway, depart from Iwate-Numakunai station.
The best way to get from Iwate to Fukushima is to train via Sendai which takes 2h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between Iwate, Japan and Fukushima, Japan?
You can take a train from Iwate-Numakunai to Fukushima via Morioka and Sendai in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iwatemachi Omachi to Fukushima Kencho-mae via Morioka and Hirosedori in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 019-626-9151
- Website
- igr.jp
Train from Iwate-Numakunai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://igr.jp/
Train from Iwate-Numakunai to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://igr.jp/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Morioka to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Morioka to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Iwatemachi Omachi to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedori to Fukushima Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Iwate to Fukushima bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Morioka station.
Iwate to Fukushima train services, operated by Iwate Galaxy Railway, arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Iwate to Fukushima is 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Iwate to Fukushima.
There are 70+ hotels available in Fukushima.







