How to travel from Onomichi to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Onomichi and Imabari-shi is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 41min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Onomichi to Imabari-shi by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Imabari-shiOnomichi if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Kurushima Strait.

  • Duration46min
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,055($15)
Operated by

Iyotetsu

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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,445($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration41min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

Rose Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration41min
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Imabari-shi by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥2,055 ($15) and will take around 46min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 41min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).

The distance between Onomichi and Imabari-shi is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (26 miles)

It takes around 46min to get from Onomichi and Imabari-shi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 41min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Imabari-shi is to take a taxi which takes around 41min and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥2,055 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Onomichi and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Onomichi and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 46min and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Onomichi and Imabari-shi with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 46min.

Iyotetsu run regular bus services between Onomichi and Imabari-shi. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 46min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the bus to Kurushima Strait. instead which will take 46min.

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 Onomichi and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 41min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Imabari-shi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 46min and will usually cost around ¥2,055 ($15).

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Transport options from Onomichi to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
46min
¥2,055($15)
once daily58km (36 miles)
Train
2h 40m
¥9,445($69)
hourly239km (148 miles)
Taxi
41min
¥23,275($170)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
41min
¥960($7)
on demand63km (39 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