There are 3 ways to get from Imabari to Tamano by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Imabari to Kojimatrain Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
3h 2mDrive 139.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Imabari to Tamanocar 139.9 km
2h 11m¥2,400–3,467Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kurushima Strait to Fukuyama station frontbus
- Take the train from Fukuyama to Okayamatrain
- Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Taibus
3h 3m¥5,085–5,595
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Imabari to Tamano is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Imabari to Tamano is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct train from Imabari to Tamano. However, there are services departing from Imabari and arriving at Bizentai via Kojima and Chayamachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Imabari and Tamano is 166 km. The road distance is 139.9 km.
The best way to get from Imabari to Tamano without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Imabari to Tamano, including transfers.
Imabari to Tamano train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Imabari station.
Imabari to Tamano train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Kojima station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imabari to Tamano is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Imabari to Tamano.
There are 939+ hotels available in Tamano.
What companies run services between Imabari, Japan and Tamano, Japan?
JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company) operates a train from Imabari to Kojima hourly, and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Imabari to Kojima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Fukuyama to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Fukuyama to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kurushima Strait to Fukuyama station front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,925
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 086-230-2130
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
Bus from Okayama Sta. to Tai
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥310–470
- Website
- Ryobi Bus
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