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 ¥7000 - ¥10000 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 ¥7000 - ¥10000.

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 4h 1m.

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 which takes 4h 1m and costs .

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 JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Imabari station.

Where does the Imabari to Kure train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kure?

There are 678+ hotels available in Kure.

Imabari to Kure - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 4 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 Matsuyamacar
2. Take the car ferry from Matsuyama to Kurecarferry
2h 40m
¥7,285–9,641
Train
1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayamatrain [186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Hiroshimatrain Sakura / ...
4h 1m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)train [34081] Jr Yosan / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Matsuyama to Kurecarferry
5h 6m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)train [34081] Jr Yosan / ...
2. Take the ferry from Matsuyama to Kureferry
4h 8m

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 4h 1m.

Train operators

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