How to travel from Nagano to Imabari-shi, Japan

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.

8 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tokyo then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,450($330)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Shin Osaka then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Imabari-shi

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Nagano to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 20m
¥45,450($330)
hourly970km (603 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 40m
¥29,160($215)
hourly737km (458 miles)
Train to Shiojiri, plane5h 50m
¥32,310($235)
hourly688km (427 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
¥37,785($275)
4 times a week992km (616 miles)
Train
6h 45m
¥23,275($170)
hourly743km (462 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 25m
¥19,165($140)
4 times a week734km (456 miles)
Bus to Sannomiya Station, train13h 15m
¥18,755($135)
once daily883km (549 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
¥10,265($75)
on demand708km (440 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