There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Iwaki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Iwakitrain Hitachi
3h 19m¥3,319–4,444Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Taira Nakamachibus
4h 9m¥4,019–4,144Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Iwakicar 202.3 km
2h 35m¥3,511–5,071Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus Hitachi
- Take the train from Hitachi to Iwakitrain Hitachi
5h 16m¥3,793–4,769
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Iwaki is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Iwaki is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku 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 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Iwaki. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Iwaki via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Iwaki is 226 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Iwaki without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Shinjuku to Iwaki, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Shinjuku to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Iwaki is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Iwaki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Iwaki hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 18m. 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 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 Hitachi to Iwaki
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- 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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Iwaki bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Taira Nakamachi station.
Shinjuku to Iwaki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Iwaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Iwaki is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Shinjuku to Iwaki.
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