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How to get fromŌita to Imabariby train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ōita to Imabari by train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōita to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Imabaritrain train
    5h 38m

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Saganoseki to Misakicarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Misaki to Imabaricar car
    3h 30m
    ¥3,503–4,687

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ōita to Kokuratrain train Sonic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kokura Eki-mae to Imabari-ekibus bus
    9h 26m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kaname Machi to Hakata Bus Terminalbus bus Toyonokuni
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Imabari-ekibus bus
    12h 9m
    ¥11,750–13,230

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  • Distance: 631.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Ōita, Japan and Imabari, Japan?

You can take a train from Ōita to Imabari via Kokura and Okayama in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaname Machi to Imabari-eki via Hakata Bus Terminal in around 12h 9m.

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