How to travel from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka, Japan

The distance between Imabari-shi and Shizuoka is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka 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 to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Shizuoka.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Fukuyama station front then take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Nagoya then take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,260($150)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shizuoka.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance618km (384 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Shizuoka

There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥14,785 ($110) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,905 ($160).

The distance between Imabari-shi and Shizuoka is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Imabari-shi and Shizuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥21,905 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Shizuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥14,785 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Shizuoka. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Shizuoka. The distance is around 618km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).

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Transport options from Imabari-shi to Shizuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane + 2 similar
3h 55m
¥21,905($160)
hourly664km (413 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
¥42,715($310)
hourly905km (562 miles)
Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane4h 50m
¥26,560($195)
hourly679km (422 miles)
Train
5h 20m
¥17,795($130)
every 2 hours670km (416 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
¥20,260($150)
4 times a week657km (408 miles)
Train and Bus13h 30m
¥14,785($110)
once daily733km (455 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
¥9,310($68)
on demand618km (384 miles)

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Airports near Shizuoka

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Shizuoka
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Shizuoka