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.
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-shi → Masuda if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi then Okayama and then to Imabari.
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Take the train to Hamada then take the bus to Hiroshima then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait.
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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.
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Drive to Hiroshima Port then take a ferry to Matsuyama then drive to Imabari-shi.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 55m | ¥16,015($115) | every 20 mins | 526km (327 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 25m | ¥11,775($86) | 4 times a week | 423km (263 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 7h 25m | ¥10,815($79) | every 3 hours | 366km (227 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5hrs | ¥6,980($51) | hourly | 235km (146 miles) |
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Iyotetsu
Setonaikaikisen
The following major airports near Imabari-shi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.