The distance between Imabari-shi and Hamada is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Hamada by bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Okayama then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Hamada.
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Take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho.
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There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Hamada by bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around ¥9,995 ($73) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,420 ($25).
The distance between Imabari-shi and Hamada is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Imabari-shi and Hamada by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Hamada is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥3,420 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Hamada, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,995 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Hamada. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Hamada. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Hamada. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Imabari-shi and Hamada. We recommend that you drive to Hamada. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Hamada. We recommend that you take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train to Hiroshima then take the bus to Kurokawacho. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Hamada is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Hamada. Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Imabari-shi and Hamada. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Hamada is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥10,950 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 25m | ¥16,975($125) | twice daily | 568km (353 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 4h 35m | ¥10,950($80) | 4 times a week | 293km (182 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 5m | ¥13,280($95) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 6h 30m | ¥9,995($73) | every 3 hours | 243km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | ¥3,420($25) | on demand | 224km (139 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hamada offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.