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How to get fromSaitama to Iwakuniby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saitama to Iwakuni by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hiroshimatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train San-yō Line Local
    6h 4m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hiroshima Bus Centerbus bus Wh1152
    2. Take the bus from Hiroshima BC to Iwakuni Shiyakushobus bus
    16h 26m
    ¥8,550–22,020

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Iwakuni Stationnightbus night bus Hagi Express
    12h 39m
    ¥12,515–17,685

  4. Drive  869.5 km

    1. Drive from Saitama to Iwakunicar car 869.5 km
    10h 8m
    ¥15,010–21,681

  5. Train, fly to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport

    1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)plane plane HND - IWK
    4h 6m
    ¥65,852–161,139

  6. Train, fly to Hiroshima Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Hiroshima Airport (HIJ)plane plane HND - HIJ
    3. Take the bus from Hiroshima Airport to Hiroshima Shinkansen-Guchibus bus
    4. Take the train from Hiroshima to Iwakunitrain train
    6h 7m
    ¥16,002–30,539

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥66,195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 886.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Iwakuni, Japan?

You can take a train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to Iwakuni via Tōkyō Station and Hiroshima in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Omiya to Iwakuni Shiyakusho via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Hiroshima BC in around 16h 26m.

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