The distance between Niseko and Imabari-shi is around 1,423km (884 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Niseko to Imabari-shi by train, car, ferry, bus 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 → Niseko if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.
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Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Okayama and then to Imabari.
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Take the bus to 小樽駅前 then take a ferry to Maizuru then take the bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal and then to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Imabari.
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Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Imabari-shi.
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There are several options for getting from Niseko to Imabari-shi by train, car, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥25,325 ($185) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,985 ($315).
The distance between Niseko and Imabari-shi is around 1,423km (884 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,179km (733 miles)
It takes around 12hrs to get from Niseko and Imabari-shi by train.
The quickest way to get from Niseko to Imabari-shi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx ¥42,985 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Niseko and Imabari-shi is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥25,325 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Niseko and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Niseko to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Niseko and Imabari-shi. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 12hrs, 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 Niseko and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 6h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Niseko to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Sapporo(Jr) and then to New Chitose Airport then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Niseko to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Okayama and then to Imabari. instead which will take 12hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Niseko to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around ¥52,705 ($385).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Oshamambe, plane + 4 similar | 6h 30m | ¥42,985($315) | 5 times a day | 1,423km (884 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 40m | ¥45,725($335) | once daily | 1,521km (945 miles) |
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 7h 35m | ¥47,640($350) | once daily | 1,454km (904 miles) |
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane | 8h 25m | ¥34,500($250) | once daily | 1,523km (946 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 55m | ¥44,905($330) | 4 times a week | 1,466km (911 miles) |
Train | 12hrs | ¥52,705($385) | 5 times a day | 1,820km (1,131 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 6h | ¥33,130($240) | once daily | 1,684km (1,046 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥25,325($185) | once daily | 1,477km (918 miles) |
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Skymark Airlines
Niseko Bus
Hokkaido Chuo Bus
Nihon Kotsu
JR Shikoku Bus
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
The following major airports near Imabari-shi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.