There are 3 ways to get from Shikoku to Imabari by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Osugi to Tadotsutrain [187005] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 2 / ...
- Take the train from Tadotsu to Imabaritrain [186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
4h 15mDrive 41.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Imabaricar 41.1 km
35 min¥713–1,030Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matsuyama to Imabaritaxi 41.1 km
35 min¥10,000–13,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Imabari is to drive which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Imabari is to drive which takes 35 min and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.
No, there is no direct train from Shikoku to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Osugi and arriving at Imabari via Tadotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Shikoku and Imabari is 215 km. The road distance is 41.1 km.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Imabari without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Shikoku to Imabari, including transfers.
Shikoku to Imabari train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Osugi station.
Shikoku to Imabari train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Tadotsu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shikoku to Imabari is 41 km. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Shikoku to Imabari.
There are 100+ hotels available in Imabari.
What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Imabari, Japan?
You can take a bus from 田井 to Imabari via 大杉駅前, Osugi, and Tadotsu in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Osugi to Tadotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tadotsu to Imabari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–13,000
Ehime Kintetsu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 89-924-6111
- Website
- ehimekintetsu.co.jp
Iyotetsu Taxi
- Phone
- +81 89-921-3166
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Toyo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 89-943-2285
- Website
- toyo-taxi.net
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