How to travel from Niseko to Imabari-shi, Japan

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.

8 routes found

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-shiNiseko if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Oshamambe, plane

Take the train to Oshamambe and then to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,985($315)
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4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

Take the train to Oshamambe, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥52,705($385)
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Bus, Ferry and Train

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.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,130($240)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,325($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Niseko and Imabari-shi

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Niseko to Imabari-shi

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Transport options from Niseko to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Oshamambe, plane + 4 similar
6h 30m
¥42,985($315)
5 times a day1,423km (884 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
¥45,725($335)
once daily1,521km (945 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane7h 35m
¥47,640($350)
once daily1,454km (904 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane8h 25m
¥34,500($250)
once daily1,523km (946 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 55m
¥44,905($330)
4 times a week1,466km (911 miles)
Train
12hrs
¥52,705($385)
5 times a day1,820km (1,131 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
1 day 6h
¥33,130($240)
once daily1,684km (1,046 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 2h
¥25,325($185)
once daily1,477km (918 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