What is the cheapest way to get from Imabari to Kobe?

The cheapest way to get from Imabari to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥4600 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Imabari to Kobe?

The fastest way to get from Imabari to Kobe is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Imabari and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Imabari to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Imabari and arriving at Shin Kobe via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Imabari to Kobe?

The distance between Imabari and Kobe is 294 km. The road distance is 265.9 km.

How do I travel from Imabari to Kobe without a car?

The best way to get from Imabari to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Imabari to Kobe?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Imabari to Kobe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Imabari to Kobe train from?

Imabari to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Imabari station.

Where does the Imabari to Kobe train arrive?

Imabari to Kobe train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Imabari to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Imabari to Kobe is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Imabari to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

There are 322+ hotels available in Kobe.

Imabari to Kobe - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Imabari to Kobe by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayamatrain [186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
3h 8m
Drive 265.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Imabari to Kobecar 265.9 km
3h 43m
¥4,613–6,664
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kurushima Strait to Fukuyama station frontbus
2. Take the train from Fukuyama to Shin Kobetrain Sakura
3h 11m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
4h 40m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Imabari to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
5h 13m

Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

70Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

¥9,588Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 293.8 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Imabari to Shin Kobe via Okayama in around 3h 8m.

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