There are 7 ways to get from Matsumoto to Imabari by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Imabaritrain
7h 38mDrive 641.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsumoto to Imabaricar 641.5 km
8h 51m¥11,033–15,937Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangaibus
- Take the bus from Umeda-eki to Fukuyama stationbus
- Take the bus from Fukuyama station front to Kurushima Straitbus
13h 12m¥14,049–21,768Fly Matsumoto Airport to Matsuyama Airport, train
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane MMJ - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabaritrain
6h 47mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain
- Take the bus from JR Namba to Kan-onji Stationbus
- Take the train from Kan-Onji to Imabaritrain
12h 24mFly Matsumoto Airport to Kobe, train
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
- Take the train from Shin Kobe to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Imabaritrain
5h 50mTrain to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Matsuyama Airport, train
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane HND - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabaritrain
7h 8m
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Imabari is to drive which costs ¥11000 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Imabari is to drive which takes 8h 51m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Kurushima Strait via Umeda-eki and Fukuyama station front. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Imabari via Nagoya and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Imabari is 685 km. The road distance is 641.5 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Imabari without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Matsumoto to Imabari, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Imabari bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Imabari train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Imabari is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥14000 - ¥22000 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Imabari, Japan?
You can take a train from Matsumoto to Imabari via Nagoya and Okayama in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Kurushima Strait via Umeda-eki and Fukuyama station front in around 13h 12m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Matsuyama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–140,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Matsuyama Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–140,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Matsumoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shin Kobe to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Matsumoto to Imabari bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai station.
Matsumoto to Imabari train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Imabari is 642 km. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Matsumoto to Imabari.
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