How to travel from Miyajima to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Miyajima and Imabari-shi is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Miyajima to Imabari-shi by ferry, 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-shiMiyajima if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then drive to Kure then take a ferry to Matsuyama then drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,340($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Imabari-shi by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥5,340 ($39) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,625 ($63).

The distance between Miyajima and Imabari-shi is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 67km (42 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Miyajima and Imabari-shi by ferry, train and bus.

The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Imabari-shi is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥8,625 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Imabari-shi is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥5,340 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait. instead which will take 2h 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 Miyajima to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait. instead which will take 2h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Imabari-shi is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).

How do I get from Miyajima to Imabari-shi

Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Miyajima to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
¥10,950($80)
hourly333km (207 miles)
Ferry to Hiroshima Port, train4h 25m
¥8,625($63)
every 4 hours143km (89 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus2h 55m
¥8,625($63)
4 times a week210km (131 miles)
Ferry and Car
3h 20m
¥5,340($39)
hourly140km (87 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