The distance between Imabari-shi and Kōchi is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Kōchi by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kōchi → Imabari-shi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tadotsu and then to Kochi(Kochi).
Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then take the bus to Harimayabashi.
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There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Kōchi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,160 ($45) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,780 ($13).
The distance between Imabari-shi and Kōchi is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (46 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Imabari-shi and Kōchi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Kōchi is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ¥1,780 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Kōchi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,160 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Kōchi. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Kōchi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tadotsu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Imabari-shi and Kōchi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Kōchi. We recommend that you drive to Kōchi. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Kōchi. We recommend that you take the train to Tadotsu and then to Kochi(Kochi). instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Kōchi is Kochi Ryoma Airport (KCZ) (KCZ) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Kōchi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Kōchi. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Kōchi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around ¥7,940 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | ¥7,940($58) | hourly | 238km (148 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 20m | ¥6,160($45) | 5 times a day | 210km (130 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | ¥1,780($13) | on demand | 121km (75 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kōchi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.