There are 4 ways to get from Saitama to Iwaki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ueno to Iwakitrain Hitachi
2h 58m¥3,559–4,614Drive 196.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Iwakicar 196.9 km
2h 36m¥3,388–4,893Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus
4h 21m¥4,334–4,509Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus Hitachi
- Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain Joubansen / ...
5h 12m¥3,945–4,959
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Iwaki is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Iwaki is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama 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 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Iwaki via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Saitama and Iwaki is 237 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Iwaki without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Saitama to Iwaki, including transfers.
Saitama to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Saitama to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Iwaki is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Iwaki hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 9m. 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
- JR EAST
Train from Ueno to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hitachi to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Saitama to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Taira Nakamachi station.
Saitama to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Iwaki is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Saitama to Iwaki.
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