How to travel from Tottori to Imabari-shi, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Imabari-shi is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tottori 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

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,625($63)
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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Okayama then take the train to Imabari.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,585($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Imabari-shi.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Imabari-shi

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Imabari-shi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,625 ($63) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥3,970 ($29).

The distance between Tottori and Imabari-shi is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tottori and Imabari-shi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Imabari-shi is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥3,970 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Imabari-shi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,625 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Imabari-shi. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Imabari-shi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kamigori and Okayama. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tottori and Imabari-shi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Tottori and Imabari-shi. We recommend that you drive to Imabari-shi. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Imabari-shi. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Matsuyama (MYJ) then take the train to Imabari. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Tottori and Imabari-shi. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Imabari-shi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥8,625 ($63).

How do I get from Tottori to Imabari-shi

Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Imabari-shi

Transport options from Tottori to Imabari-shi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
¥8,625($63)
every 3 hours307km (191 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 25m
¥24,230($175)
once daily506km (314 miles)
Bus and Train
5hrs
¥9,585($70)
twice daily337km (209 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
¥3,970($29)
on demand258km (160 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