How to travel from Shibuya to Imabari-shi, Japan
The distance between Shibuya and Imabari-shi is around 736km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Shibuya 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 → Shibuya if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Okayama and then to Imabari.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥24,915($180)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kannoji Staton then take the train to Imabari.
- Duration12h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥16,290($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Imabari-shi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Shibuya 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 ¥6,570 ($48) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,060 ($280).
The distance between Shibuya and Imabari-shi is around 736km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Shibuya and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Imabari-shi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥38,060 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,570 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shibuya and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shibuya to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinagawa and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shibuya and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Shibuya and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Shibuya and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 781km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shibuya to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥24,915 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Imabari-shi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 10m | ¥38,060($280) | hourly | 758km (471 miles) |
| Fly to Takamatsu (TAK), Train | 4h 35m | ¥48,875($355) | hourly | 736km (457 miles) |
| Fly to Okayama (OKJ), Train | 4h 35m | ¥33,130($240) | every 2 hours | 755km (469 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | ¥30,390($220) | 4 times a week | 779km (484 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 5hrs | ¥40,250($295) | hourly | 763km (474 miles) |
Train | 5h 25m | ¥24,915($180) | hourly | 838km (520 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 12h 10m | ¥16,290($120) | once daily | 860km (535 miles) |
| Bus to Matsuyamashi-eki, Train | 12h 50m | ¥6,570($48) | twice a week | 902km (561 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | ¥11,365($83) | on demand | 781km (486 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Shibuya and Imabari-shi
Bus companies
JR Bus Kanto
Nishi Tokyo Bus
Tokushima Bus Co
Airlines
Train operators
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