How to travel from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki, Japan

The distance between Imabari-shi and Nagasaki is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Nagasaki (NGS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,225($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Okayama then Hakata and then to Nagasaki(Nagasaki).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Kokura Eki-mae

Take the bus to Kokura Eki-mae and then to 長崎駅前ターミナル.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Nagasaki.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Nagasaki

There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,225 ($250).

The distance between Imabari-shi and Nagasaki is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (202 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Imabari-shi and Nagasaki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥34,225 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Nagasaki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Nagasaki. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Hakata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Nagasaki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Nagasaki. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Iyotetsu, Nishitetsu and Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus run regular bus services between Imabari-shi and Nagasaki. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 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 Nagasaki. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Nagasaki (NGS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nagasaki is Nagasaki Airport (NGS) (NGS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki. Amakusa Airport (AXJ) (AXJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Nagasaki. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥21,905 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Nagasaki

Transport options from Imabari-shi to Nagasaki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
¥34,225($250)
hourly916km (569 miles)
Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane3h 55m
¥19,030($140)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Train
5h 50m
¥21,905($160)
hourly709km (441 miles)
Bus via Kokura Eki-mae + 1 similar
10h 15m
¥13,690($100)
3 times a week575km (358 miles)
Bus10h 50m
¥11,635($85)
3 times a week588km (365 miles)
Drive
6hrs
¥8,215($60)
on demand562km (349 miles)

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Airports near Nagasaki

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

NGS
Nagasaki Airport (NGS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nagasaki
AXJ
Amakusa Airport (AXJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (25 miles) from Nagasaki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Nagasaki