How to travel from Takayama to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Takayama and Imabari-shi is around 588km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Takayama 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,105($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya then Okayama and then to Imabari.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kyoto Station Hachijou gate then take the train to Fukuyama then take the bus to Kurushima Strait.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,110($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance588km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Takayama 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 ¥14,240 ($105) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,105 ($200).

The distance between Takayama and Imabari-shi is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Takayama and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Takayama to Imabari-shi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥27,105 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,240 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya and Okayama. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Imabari-shi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Takayama and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Takayama and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 588km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Takayama to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 55m
¥27,105($200)
every 3 hours654km (407 miles)
Train to Nagoya, plane5h 35m
¥29,025($210)
every 3 hours671km (417 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 55m
¥35,870($260)
4 times a day688km (428 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥21,220($155)
every 3 hours661km (411 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7hrs
¥17,110($125)
4 times a week615km (382 miles)
Bus to Meitetsu Bus Centre, train11hrs
¥14,240($105)
every 4 hours670km (416 miles)
Drive
7hrs
¥8,490($62)
on demand588km (365 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