How to travel from Koyasan to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Imabari-shi is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Koyasan to Imabari-shi 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 Imabari-shiKoyasan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,725($165)
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Train

Take the train to Shinimamiya then Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,185($89)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 2 and then to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Imabari-shi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,750 ($42).

The distance between Koyasan and Imabari-shi is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Koyasan and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Imabari-shi is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥5,750 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kōyasan-eki, Gokurakubashi Station, Hashimoto(Wakayama), Shinimamiya, Shin-Osaka and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Nankai Railways, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Koyasan and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you drive to Imabari-shi. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Hashimoto(Wakayama) and then to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Imabari-shi is Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) (MYJ) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Imabari-shi. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Koyasan and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 380km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around ¥12,185 ($89).

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Transport options from Koyasan to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
¥22,725($165)
hourly414km (257 miles)
Train
5h 35m
¥12,185($89)
hourly399km (248 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
7h 45m
¥11,090($81)
once daily461km (286 miles)
Bus to Kansai Airport Terminal 1, train7h 55m
¥11,500($84)
once daily482km (300 miles)
Bus to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, train8h 15m
¥12,870($95)
once daily568km (353 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
¥5,750($42)
on demand380km (236 miles)

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Airports near Imabari-shi

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

MYJ
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Imabari-shi
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Imabari-shi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
242km (150 miles) from Imabari-shi