Travelling between Hakata and Iwakuni is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 58.22 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 14.32.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Hakata and Iwakuni depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Hakata and Iwakuni. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 37m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 3h 10m to reach Iwakuni.
Travelling between Hakata and Iwakuni can be as cheap as USD 14.32 if you opt for a Long hauling ZBC2 bus and as expensive as USD 58.22 if you buy a Shinkansen JR Central Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hakata to Iwakuni.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Long hauling ZBC2
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $15 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 37m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:21 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:25 PM |
| Departures per day | 20 |
| Distance | 81 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Long hauling ZBC2, Shinkansen JR Central |