How to travel from Matsue to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Matsue and Imabari-shi is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
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Bus to Okayama, train

Take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,460($90)
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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance213km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsue and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Matsue to Imabari-shi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥10,265 ($75) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,150 ($23).

The distance between Matsue and Imabari-shi is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Matsue and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsue to Imabari-shi is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥3,150 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsue and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥10,265 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsue and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsue to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Matsue and Imabari-shi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Matsue and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you drive to Imabari-shi. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsue to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Matsue and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsue to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

How do I get from Matsue to Imabari-shi

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsue and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Matsue to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
¥11,635($85)
twice daily351km (218 miles)
Bus to Okayama, train + 1 similar
5h 10m
¥12,460($90)
4 times a week334km (207 miles)
Bus and Train5h 25m
¥10,265($75)
5 times a day344km (214 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
¥3,150($23)
on demand213km (132 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