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How to get fromSydney to Iwateby plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Sydney to Iwate by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Misawa, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Misawa (MSJ)plane plane SYD - MSJ
    2. Take the train from Hachinohe to Iwate-Numakunaitrain train
    19h 4m

  2. Fly to Narita International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane SYD - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Moriokatrain train
    19h 32m
    ¥61,018–134,497

  3. Fly to Akita Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Akita Airport (AXT)plane plane SYD - AXT
    2. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train
    19h 28m
    ¥90,768–236,847

  4. Fly to Odate–Noshiro Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Odate–Noshiro Airport (ONJ)plane plane SYD - ONJ
    2. Take the train from Takanosu(Jr) to Akitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train
    22h 26m
    ¥109,118–361,297

  5. Fly to Aomori, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aomori (AOJ)plane plane SYD - AOJ
    2. Take the train from Shin Aomori to Moriokatrain train
    19h 25m
    ¥61,448–197,827

  6. Fly to Yamagata Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane SYD - GAJ
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Sendai to Moriokatrain train
    20h 19m
    ¥72,248–178,777

  7. Fly to Shonai Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane SYD - SYO
    2. Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Akitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Akita to Moriokatrain train
    22h 12m
    ¥77,208–198,887

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Misawa (MSJ) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration20h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥54,888Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,472.1 km
  • Duration: 19h 4m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Iwate, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Iwate. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Misawa (MSJ), take the taxi to Misawa, take the train to Hachinohe, then take the train to Iwate-Numakunai. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Akita Airport (AXT), walk to Akita Airport, take the bus to Akita Station, walk to Akita, take the train to Morioka, then take the train to Iwate-Numakunai.

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