How to travel from Morioka to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Morioka and Imabari-shi is around 1,079km (671 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Morioka to Imabari-shi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Morioka (HNA) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,925($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,225($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then take the bus to Kobe Sannomiya and then to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,610($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Distance1,217km (756 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Morioka and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Morioka to Imabari-shi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥14,920 ($110) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,925 ($205).

The distance between Morioka and Imabari-shi is around 1,079km (671 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 958km (595 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Morioka and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Morioka to Imabari-shi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥27,925 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,920 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Morioka and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 40m, 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 Morioka and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Morioka (HNA) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Morioka and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 1,217km (756 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ¥34,225 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Morioka and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Morioka to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4h 10m
¥27,925($205)
hourly1,079km (671 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
¥33,130($240)
hourly1,158km (720 miles)
Fly to Kochi (KCZ), train7h 25m
¥37,375($275)
hourly1,737km (1,079 miles)
Train
8h 40m
¥34,225($250)
hourly1,331km (827 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
19hrs
¥28,610($210)
once daily1,403km (872 miles)
Bus and Train21h 35m
¥14,920($110)
once daily1,445km (898 miles)
Drive
14h 20m
¥18,210($135)
on demand1,217km (756 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