There are 3 ways to get from Kumagaya to Iwaki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 上野 Uenotrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Ueno to Iwakitrain Hitachi
4h 11m¥4,072–5,270Drive 203.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumagaya to Iwakicar 203.9 km
3h 9m¥3,537–5,109Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus
5h 17m¥4,891–5,332
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumagaya to Iwaki is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kumagaya to Iwaki is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kumagaya 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 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kumagaya to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from 熊谷 Kumagaya and arriving at Iwaki via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Kumagaya and Iwaki is 273 km. The road distance is 203.9 km.
The best way to get from Kumagaya to Iwaki without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kumagaya to Iwaki, including transfers.
Kumagaya to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Kumagaya to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 熊谷 Kumagaya station.
The best way to get from Kumagaya to Iwaki is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥5400 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Kumagaya, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?
You can take a train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to Iwaki via Ueno in around 4h 11m. 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 熊谷 Kumagaya to 上野 Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Kumagaya to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Taira Nakamachi station.
Kumagaya to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 上野 Ueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumagaya to Iwaki is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kumagaya to Iwaki.
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