There are 4 ways to get from Kawasaki to Iwaki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinagawa to Iwakitrain Hitachi
3h 23m¥3,443–4,568Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus
4h 13m¥4,163–4,291Drive 219 km
- Drive from Kawasaki to Iwakicar 219 km
2h 49m¥3,800–5,489Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus Hitachi
- Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain Hitachi
5h 19m¥3,800–4,776
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawasaki to Iwaki is to bus which costs ¥4100 - ¥4300 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kawasaki to Iwaki is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawasaki 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 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawasaki to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from Kawasaki and arriving at Iwaki via Shinagawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Kawasaki and Iwaki is 234 km. The road distance is 219 km.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Iwaki without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kawasaki to Iwaki, including transfers.
Kawasaki to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Kawasaki to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinagawa station.
The best way to get from Kawasaki to Iwaki is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥4300 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Kawasaki, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinagawa to Iwaki hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 2h 22m. 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 Shinagawa to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- 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
Kawasaki to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Taira Nakamachi station.
Kawasaki to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawasaki to Iwaki is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kawasaki to Iwaki.
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