There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka 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 Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
3h 53mDrive 309.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Imabaricar 309.6 km
4h 3m¥5,333–7,703Bus, 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 Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 11
5h 50mFly, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane ITM - MYJ
- Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabaritrain
3h 16mBus
- Take the bus from Umeda-eki to Fukuyama stationbus
- Take the bus from Fukuyama station front to Kurushima Straitbus
6h 23m¥8,700
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Imabari is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Imabari is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Umeda-eki and arriving at Kurushima Strait via Fukuyama station front. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Imabari via Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Ōsaka and Imabari is 330 km. The road distance is 309.6 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Imabari without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Ōsaka to Imabari, including transfers.
Ōsaka to Imabari bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, depart from Umeda-eki station.
Ōsaka to Imabari train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Imabari is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8700 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Imabari, Japan?
You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to Imabari via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Umeda-eki to Kurushima Strait via Fukuyama station front in around 6h 23m.
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Imabari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabari
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 Fukuyama station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- chugokubus.jp
- Phone
- 089-948-3100
- Website
- iyotetsu.co.jp
Bus from Fukuyama station front to Kurushima Strait
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- iyotetsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Ōsaka to Imabari bus services, operated by Chugoku Bus, arrive at Fukuyama station.
Ōsaka to Imabari train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Imabari is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Ōsaka to Imabari.
There are 110+ hotels available in Imabari.