How to travel from Masuda to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Imabari-shi is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Masuda to Imabari-shi by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Imabari-shiMasuda if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,015($115)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)
Operated by

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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima Bus Center then take a ferry to Matsuyama then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,815($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hiroshima Port then take a ferry to Matsuyama then drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,980($51)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Imabari-shi by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,980 ($51) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,015 ($115).

The distance between Masuda and Imabari-shi is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 126km (78 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Masuda and Imabari-shi by train.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥16,015 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Imabari-shi is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,980 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Okayama. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Imabari-shi. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Masuda and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Masuda to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥16,015 ($115).

How do I get from Masuda to Imabari-shi

Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Masuda to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
¥16,015($115)
every 20 mins526km (327 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 25m
¥11,775($86)
4 times a week423km (263 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry
7h 25m
¥10,815($79)
every 3 hours366km (227 miles)
Car and Ferry
5hrs
¥6,980($51)
hourly235km (146 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