There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Hirata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawatrain Yamabiko
2h 45m¥20,053–25,982Drive 226.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Hiratacar 226.2 km
2h 48m¥3,490–5,041Bus via Iwaki Yoshima
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Iwaki Yoshimabus
3h 18m¥25,800–30,800Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sukagawa Eigyōshobus Abukuma
4h 6m¥22,920–28,500Train via Mito
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Mitotrain Tokiwa / ...
- Take the train from Mito to Iwakiishikawatrain Suigunsen
5h 20m¥15,422–19,457
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Hirata is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Hirata is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥20000 - ¥26000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Hirata. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Iwaki Yoshima via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Hirata. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kagamiishi via Shin-Shirakawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Tokyo and Hirata is 228 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Hirata without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥20000 - ¥26000.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Tokyo to Hirata, including transfers.
Tokyo to Hirata bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to Hirata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Hirata is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥20000 - ¥26000. Alternatively, you can bus via Iwaki Yoshima, which costs ¥25000 - ¥31000 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Hirata, Fukushima-ken, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawa every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,600–3,400 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Iwaki Yoshima hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Mito
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Mito to Iwakiishikawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 03-4405-5370
- Website
- tobu-bus.com
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Iwaki Yoshima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- tobu-bus.com
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sukagawa Eigyōsho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Hirata bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Iwaki Yoshima station.
Tokyo to Hirata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Shirakawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Hirata is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Tokyo to Hirata.
There are 64+ hotels available in Hirata.