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

The cheapest way to get from Imabari to Kure is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥7500 - ¥7900 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imabari to Kure is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥7500 - ¥7900.

Is there a direct train between Imabari and Kure?

No, there is no direct train from Imabari to Kure. However, there are services departing from Imabari and arriving at Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Imabari to Kure?

The distance between Imabari and Kure is 94 km.

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

The best way to get from Imabari to Kure without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥9000 - ¥11000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Imabari to Kure, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Imabari to Kure train from?

Imabari to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Imabari station.

Where does the Imabari to Kure train arrive?

Imabari to Kure train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okayama station.

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 618+ hotels available in Kure.

Imabari to Kure - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Imabari to Kure by car, car ferry, train, or ferry

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Imabari to Matsuyama
2. Take the car ferry from Matsuyama to Kure
2h 40m
¥7,496–7,848
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)[186927] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 27 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Kure
3h 21m
¥9,081–10,147
Train
1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayama[186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to HiroshimaNozomi / ...
3h 54m
¥9,257–13,381

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 94.1 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Imabari to Kure via Okayama and Hiroshima in around 3h 54m.

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