How to travel from Nishinoshima to Imabari-shi, Japan
The distance between Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi is around 421km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nishinoshima to Imabari-shi by ferry, train, 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 → Nishinoshima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost¥42,165($310)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,860($165)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nishinoshima to Imabari-shi by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around ¥17,250 ($125) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,165 ($310).
The distance between Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi is around 421km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Nishinoshima to Imabari-shi is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx ¥42,165 ($310).
The cheapest way to travel between Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,250 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nishinoshima to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then fly from Izumo (IZO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Nishinoshima to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Shichirui Port then take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nishinoshima to Imabari-shi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ¥22,860 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 5m | ¥42,165($310) | once daily | 722km (449 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 7h 40m | ¥22,860($165) | once daily | 484km (301 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, train | 8h 15m | ¥17,250($125) | once daily | 429km (267 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 7h 30m | ¥23,410($170) | 4 times a week | 438km (272 miles) |
| Ferry to Sakaiminato, bus and train | 8h 35m | ¥17,250($125) | once daily | 421km (261 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nishinoshima and Imabari-shi
Bus companies
Ryobi Express
Chutetsu Bus
Iyotetsu
Airports near Imabari-shi
The following major airports near Imabari-shi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Imabari-shi
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Imabari-shi
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Imabari-shi