How to travel from Imabari-shi to Maizuru, Japan

The distance between Imabari-shi and Maizuru is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MaizuruImabari-shi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,545($170)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Kyoto and then to Nishimaizuru.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hiroo then Sannomiya BT and then to Nishimaizuru-eki.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,585($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Maizuru.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance341km (212 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Maizuru

There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Maizuru by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,585 ($70) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,755 ($135).

The distance between Imabari-shi and Maizuru is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Imabari-shi and Maizuru by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Maizuru is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥18,755 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Maizuru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,585 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Maizuru. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Kyoto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Maizuru. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Imabari-shi and Maizuru. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imabari-shi to Maizuru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hiroo and Sannomiya BT. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Iyotetsu, Chugoku Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Imabari-shi and Maizuru. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Maizuru. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Nishimaizuru-eki. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Maizuru is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 51km (32 miles) from Maizuru. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Imabari-shi and Maizuru. The distance is around 341km (212 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Maizuru is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥13,965 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Maizuru

Transport options from Imabari-shi to Maizuru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
¥23,545($170)
every 4 hours719km (446 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 25m
¥18,755($135)
twice daily428km (266 miles)
Train
4h 35m
¥13,965($100)
every 4 hours457km (284 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
¥9,585($70)
4 times a week410km (255 miles)
Drive
4hrs
¥5,200($38)
on demand341km (212 miles)

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Airports near Maizuru

The following major airports near Maizuru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Maizuru
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Maizuru
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Maizuru