How to travel from Tohoku to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Tohoku and Imabari-shi is around 1,065km (662 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Tohoku 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-shiTohoku if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥62,835($460)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,600($355)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Sendai Station then Kobe Sannomiya and then to Takamatsu Station then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,575($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Distance1,140km (708 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tohoku and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Tohoku 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 ¥42,575 ($310) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥62,835 ($460).

The distance between Tohoku and Imabari-shi is around 1,065km (662 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,039km (646 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Tohoku and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tohoku to Imabari-shi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥62,835 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Tohoku and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥42,575 ($310) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tohoku and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tohoku to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Naruko Gotenyu, Furukawa, Tokyo and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tohoku and Imabari-shi. Trains depart hourly and will take around 9hrs, 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 Tohoku and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tohoku to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Tohoku and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 1,140km (708 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tohoku to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around ¥48,600 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tohoku and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Tohoku to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 20m
¥62,835($460)
hourly1,077km (669 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
¥53,800($395)
every 4 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Shin-Hanamaki, plane5h 40m
¥51,750($380)
hourly1,230km (765 miles)
Train
9hrs
¥48,600($355)
hourly1,278km (794 miles)
Bus and Train
20h 10m
¥42,575($310)
once daily1,362km (846 miles)
Drive
13h 25m
¥17,110($125)
on demand1,140km (708 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