There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Imabaritrain [186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
4h 2mDrive 307.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabaricar 307.9 km
4h 3m¥5,334–7,704Bus, train
- Take the bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exitbus Osaka to Okayama
- Take the train from Okayama to Imabaritrain [186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
6h 3mFly, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabaritrain
3h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Umeda-eki to Hiroobus
- Take the bus from Hiroo to Kurushima Straitbus
6h 38m¥8,396
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Umeda-eki and arriving at Kurushima Strait via Hiroo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Imabari via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Ōsaka (Station) and Imabari is 329 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari, including transfers.
Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, depart from Umeda-eki station.
Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8396 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Ōsaka (Station), Japan and Imabari, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōsaka to Imabari via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ōsaka (Station) to Kurushima Strait via Umeda-eki and Hiroo in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Imabari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Imabari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabari
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station JR Express BT to Okayama Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
- Book at
- kousokubus.net
- Phone
- 084-953-5391
- Website
- chugokubus.jp
Bus from Umeda-eki to Hiroo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- chugokubus.jp
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Hiroo to Kurushima Strait
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,196
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, arrive at Hiroo station.
Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Imabari.
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