The distance between Nagano and Imabari-shi is around 688km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nagano 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.
👋 Also check out Imabari-shi → Nagano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.
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Take the train to Nagoya then Okayama and then to Imabari.
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Take the bus to Shin Osaka then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait.
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There are several options for getting from Nagano 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 ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥45,450 ($330).
The distance between Nagano and Imabari-shi is around 688km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Nagano and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nagano to Imabari-shi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥45,450 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagano and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Nagano and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nagano and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥23,275 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 20m | ¥45,450($330) | hourly | 970km (603 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, plane | 5h 40m | ¥29,160($215) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
Train to Shiojiri, plane | 5h 50m | ¥32,310($235) | hourly | 688km (427 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥37,785($275) | 4 times a week | 992km (616 miles) |
Train | 6h 45m | ¥23,275($170) | hourly | 743km (462 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 11h 25m | ¥19,165($140) | 4 times a week | 734km (456 miles) |
Bus to Sannomiya Station, train | 13h 15m | ¥18,755($135) | once daily | 883km (549 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | ¥10,265($75) | on demand | 708km (440 miles) |
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The following major airports near Imabari-shi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.