Trains to Iwakuni
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Iwakuni: Minami-Iwakuni Station, Shin-Iwakuni Station, Suō-Takamori Station, Kawanishi Station, Nishi-Iwakuni Station, Kuga Station, Nishikichō Station, Hashirano Station, Mukuno Station, Nekasa Station, Naguwa Station, Yanaze Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Iwakuni
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iwakuni to Hōfu | Japan | 61 km (38 mi) | about 20 min |
| Iwakuni to Matsuyama | Japan | 62 km (38 mi) | about 20 min |
| Iwakuni to Yamaguchi | Japan | 69 km (43 mi) | about 23 min |
| Iwakuni to Ube | Japan | 93 km (58 mi) | about 30 min |
| Iwakuni to Niihama | Japan | 102 km (64 mi) | about 34 min |
| Iwakuni to Fukuyama | Japan | 111 km (69 mi) | about 37 min |
| Iwakuni to Ōita | Japan | 118 km (73 mi) | about 39 min |
| Iwakuni to Beppu | Japan | 119 km (74 mi) | about 39 min |
| Iwakuni to Shimonoseki | Japan | 120 km (75 mi) | about 40 min |
| Iwakuni to Kitakyushu | Japan | 131 km (81 mi) | about 43 min |
| Iwakuni to Izumo | Japan | 143 km (89 mi) | about 47 min |
| Iwakuni to Marugame | Japan | 144 km (90 mi) | about 47 min |
| Iwakuni to Tokyo | Japan | 702 km (436 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Iwakuni to Yokohama | Japan | 693 km (430 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Iwakuni to Osaka | Japan | 307 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Iwakuni to Nagoya | Japan | 443 km (275 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Iwakuni to Sapporo | Japan | 1,267 km (787 mi) | about 6 h 56 min |
| Iwakuni to Fukuoka | Japan | 178 km (111 mi) | about 58 min |
| Iwakuni to Kawasaki | Japan | 700 km (435 mi) | about 3 h 50 min |
| Iwakuni to Kobe | Japan | 278 km (173 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Iwakuni have?
Minami-Iwakuni Station, Shin-Iwakuni Station, Suō-Takamori Station, Kawanishi Station, Nishi-Iwakuni Station, Kuga Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.