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.
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.
👋 Also check out Imabari-shi → Niigata if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Okayama and then to Imabari.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | ¥39,975($290) | hourly | 825km (513 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | ¥47,640($350) | hourly | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 40m | ¥34,360($250) | hourly | 1,142km (709 miles) |
Train via Joetsumyoko | 8h 40m | ¥30,255($220) | 5 times a day | 908km (564 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 15h 50m | ¥26,830($195) | 4 times a week | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Bus to Gondo, train | 16h 40m | ¥22,450($165) | once daily | 1,271km (790 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | ¥12,460($90) | on demand | 860km (534 miles) |
Hokutetsu Transportation
Meitetsu Bus
Ryobi Express
Iyotetsu
Nagaden Bus
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Imabari-shi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.