How to travel from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Nagasaki and Imabari-shi is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Imabari-shiNagasaki if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥47,915($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train via Shin-Tosu

Take the train to Shin-Tosu then Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to 小倉駅前下り and then to Imabari-eki.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,690($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance550km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,635 ($85) and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥47,915 ($350).

The distance between Nagasaki and Imabari-shi is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (202 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Nagasaki and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥47,915 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,635 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagasaki and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Nagasaki and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 小倉駅前下り. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus, Iyotetsu and Nishitetsu run regular bus services between Nagasaki and Imabari-shi. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Nagasaki and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 550km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around ¥21,905 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Nagasaki to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
¥47,915($350)
hourly916km (569 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
¥23,135($170)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Car, Ferry, Plane and Train4hrs
¥18,480($135)
every 2 hours477km (297 miles)
Train via Shin-Tosu + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥21,905($160)
hourly704km (438 miles)
Train5h 50m
¥21,905($160)
hourly709km (441 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
¥13,690($100)
3 times a week577km (358 miles)
Bus via Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal10h 50m
¥11,635($85)
3 times a week585km (364 miles)
Drive
6hrs
¥7,940($58)
on demand550km (341 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