How to travel from Niigata to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Niigata and Imabari-shi is around 825km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Niigata 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 Niigata (KIJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥39,975($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,360($250)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kanazawa then Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Okayama then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait.

  • Duration15h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,830($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance860km (534 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niigata and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Niigata 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 ¥22,450 ($165) and will take around 16h 40m. 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 ¥39,975 ($290).

The distance between Niigata and Imabari-shi is around 825km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 691km (430 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Niigata and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Niigata to Imabari-shi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥39,975 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Niigata and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥22,450 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Niigata and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Niigata to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Niigata, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Niigata and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 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 Niigata and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niigata to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Niigata (KIJ) 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 Niigata and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 860km (534 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niigata to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥34,360 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Niigata and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Niigata to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
¥39,975($290)
hourly825km (513 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
¥47,640($350)
hourly1,054km (655 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
¥34,360($250)
hourly1,142km (709 miles)
Train via Joetsumyoko8h 40m
¥30,255($220)
5 times a day908km (564 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
15h 50m
¥26,830($195)
4 times a week1,202km (747 miles)
Bus to Gondo, train16h 40m
¥22,450($165)
once daily1,271km (790 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
¥12,460($90)
on demand860km (534 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