There are 4 ways to get from Komatsu to Iwakuni by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyoto to Hiroshimatrain
- Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain
5h 26mDrive 580.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Komatsu to Iwakunicar 580.1 km
7h 39m¥10,014–14,465Train, night bus
- Take the train from Komatsu to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
- Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Iwakuni Stationnightbus
12h 34m¥12,089–16,343Fly
- Fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)plane KMQ - IWK
3h 40m¥200,000–500,000
Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Komatsu to Iwakuni is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Komatsu to Iwakuni is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥200000 - ¥500000.
No, there is no direct train from Komatsu to Iwakuni. However, there are services departing from Komatsu and arriving at Iwakuni via Tsuruga, Kyoto and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Komatsu and Iwakuni is 589 km. The road distance is 580.1 km.
The best way to get from Komatsu to Iwakuni without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Komatsu to Iwakuni, including transfers.
Komatsu to Iwakuni train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Komatsu station.
The best way to get from Komatsu to Iwakuni is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥200000 - ¥500000 and takes 3h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Komatsu Airport Airport to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 40m and has one stopover.
Komatsu to Iwakuni train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
What companies run services between Komatsu, Japan and Iwakuni, Japan?
You can take a train from Komatsu to Iwakuni via Tsuruga, Kyōto, Kyoto, and Hiroshima in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines fly from Komatsu Airport (KMQ) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) 5 times a day.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Komatsu Airport to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥200,000–500,000
Flights from Komatsu Airport to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport via New Chitose, Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380,000–1,000,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Komatsu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Hiroshima to Iwakuni
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Komatsu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kyoto to Hiroshima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Night bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Iwakuni Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥9,000–12,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Adult
- ¥9,000–12,000
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Yes, the driving distance between Komatsu to Iwakuni is 580 km. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Komatsu to Iwakuni.
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways offer flights from Komatsu Airport Airport to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Airport.
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