There are 5 ways to get from Niigata to Iwaki by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tokyo
best- Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Iwakitrain Hitachi
6h 26m¥7,545–10,369Drive 223.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Iwakicar 223.1 km
3h 18m¥3,873–5,595Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Iwakibus
9h 8m¥6,890–8,614Bus, train
- Take the bus from Niigata Station to Aizu-wakamatsubus
- Take the train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)train
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Iwaki(Fukushima)train
7h 46m¥4,745–8,169Train
- Take the train from Niigata to Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
- Take the train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)train
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Iwaki(Fukushima)train
8h 34m¥4,245–7,369
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Iwaki is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Iwaki is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Iwaki via Sendai Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Iwaki via Niigata and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Niigata and Iwaki is 520 km. The road distance is 223.1 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Iwaki without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 6h 26m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Niigata to Iwaki, including transfers.
Niigata to Iwaki bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Iwaki is to train via Tokyo which takes 6h 26m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Iwaki via Niigata and Tōkyō Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakusan(Niigata) to Iwaki via Niigata, Niigata, Sendai, and Sendai Station in around 9h 8m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Iwaki(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Niigata to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Iwaki(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- aizutetsudo.jp
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- aizutetsudo.jp
Train from Aizu-Wakamatsu to Koriyama(Fukushima)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- aizutetsudo.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Station to Aizu-wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Iwaki bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Niigata to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Iwaki is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Niigata to Iwaki.
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