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How to get fromImabari to Beppuby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Imabari to Beppu by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayamatrain
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Kokuratrain
    3. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
    5h 20m
    ¥16,757–23,381

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Imabari to Misakicar
    2. Take the car ferry from Misaki to Saganosekicarferry
    3h 42m
    ¥3,940–5,289

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
    2. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Yawatahamatrain
    3. Take the ferry from 八幡浜港 to 別府港［宇和島運輸］ferry
    6h 14m
    ¥7,512–12,418

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Imabari-eki to Kokura Eki-maebus
    2. Take the train from Kokura to BepputrainSonic / ...
    8h 37m
    ¥8,766–13,500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Imabari-eki to Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal to Beppu KitahamabusToyonokuni
    12h 17m
    ¥8,614–12,494

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
    2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)planeMYJ - FUK
    3. Take the train from Hakata to Bepputrain
    5h 21m
    ¥24,032–57,568

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥13,332Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Imabari to Beppu via Okayama and Kokura in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Imabari-eki to Beppu Kitahama via Nishitetsu Tenjin Bus Terminal and Nishitetsu Tenjin Expressway Bus Terminal in around 12h 17m.

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