How to travel from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Imabari-shi and Shinjuku is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku 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 Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,605($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shinagawa.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,915($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kan-Onji then take the bus to Buster Shinjuku.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,290($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥6,570 ($48) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,605 ($280).

The distance between Imabari-shi and Shinjuku is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (396 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Imabari-shi and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥38,605 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥6,570 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shinagawa. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Shinjuku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Imabari-shi and Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥24,915 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Shinjuku

Transport options from Imabari-shi to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
¥38,605($280)
hourly752km (467 miles)
Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane3h 30m
¥22,450($165)
hourly861km (535 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 55m
¥30,665($225)
4 times a week796km (494 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), Fly4h 30m
¥27,515($200)
hourly729km (453 miles)
Train to Okayama, Fly4h 50m
¥34,500($250)
5 times a day774km (481 miles)
Train
5h 30m
¥24,915($180)
hourly841km (523 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
12h 35m
¥16,290($120)
once daily893km (555 miles)
Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), Bus12h 50m
¥6,570($48)
twice a week879km (546 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
¥11,365($83)
on demand785km (488 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku