How to travel from Imabari-shi to Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Imabari-shi and Tokyo is around 727km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Imabari-shi to Tokyo 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 Tokyo → Imabari-shi if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost¥37,920($275)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Okayama and then to Tokyo.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥24,640($180)
Multiple train operators
Train to Okayama, Bus
Take the train to Okayama then take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu.
- Duration12hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥16,430($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Imabari-shi and Tokyo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Imabari-shi to Tokyo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥16,290 ($120) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,920 ($275).
The distance between Imabari-shi and Tokyo is around 727km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Imabari-shi and Tokyo 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 Tokyo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥37,920 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Imabari-shi and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,290 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Imabari-shi and Tokyo. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Imabari-shi to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Imabari-shi and Tokyo. Trains depart hourly 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 Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Imabari-shi to Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) then fly from Matsuyama (MYJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. 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 Tokyo. The distance is around 788km (490 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 Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥24,640 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Imabari-shi and Tokyo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 55m | ¥37,920($275) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train to Matsuyama(Ehime), plane | 3h 30m | ¥23,000($170) | hourly | 864km (537 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥29,980($220) | 4 times a week | 794km (493 miles) |
| Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), Fly | 4h 20m | ¥26,830($195) | hourly | 727km (452 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, Fly | 4h 40m | ¥33,815($245) | 5 times a day | 772km (480 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | ¥24,640($180) | hourly | 837km (520 miles) |
Train to Okayama, Bus + 1 similar | 12hrs | ¥16,430($120) | twice daily | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13hrs | ¥16,290($120) | once daily | 901km (560 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | ¥11,365($83) | on demand | 788km (490 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Imabari-shi and Tokyo
Airlines
Train operators
Narita Express (N'EX)
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Ryobi Express
Airports near Tokyo
The following major airports near Tokyo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 81km (50 miles) from Tokyo