How to travel from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Imabari-shi is around 353km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi by train, ferry, 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-shiMiyazaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Usuki(Oita) then take a ferry to 八幡浜港 then take the train to Matsuyama(Ehime) and then to Imabari.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,870($95)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,380($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal and then to Imabari-eki.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Yanai then take a ferry to Mitsuhama then drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,210 ($135).

The distance between Miyazaki and Imabari-shi is around 353km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Miyazaki and Imabari-shi by train.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥18,210 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Imabari-shi is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kagoshima-Chuo and Okayama. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Imabari-shi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Miyazaki and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hakata Bus Terminal. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 25m.

Nishitetsu, Miyazaki Kotsu and Iyotetsu run regular bus services between Miyazaki and Imabari-shi. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 2h 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Kagoshima-Chuo then Okayama and then to Imabari. instead which will take 7h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around ¥27,380 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Miyazaki to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
¥18,210($135)
hourly485km (301 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
¥32,855($240)
every 3 hours449km (279 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 5m
¥12,870($95)
every 4 hours353km (219 miles)
Train
7h 35m
¥27,380($200)
every 3 hours936km (581 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
¥13,690($100)
3 times a week727km (452 miles)
Car and Ferry
9hrs
¥11,500($84)
hourly573km (356 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