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

The cheapest way to get from Imabari to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which costs ¥2700 - ¥6500 and takes 2h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imabari to Naoshima is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2700 - ¥6500.

How far is it from Imabari to Naoshima?

The distance between Imabari and Naoshima is 194 km.

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

The best way to get from Imabari to Naoshima without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Imabari to Naoshima, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Naoshima?

There are 705+ hotels available in Naoshima.

Imabari to Naoshima - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car

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

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

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayamatrain
2. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Uno Sta.bus
3. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
4h 37m
¥5,317–7,231
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Imabari to Unocar
2. Take the car ferry from Uno to Naoshimacarferry Uno – Naoshima
2h 20m
¥2,717–6,096
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kurushima Strait to Shinonomichi-ekibus
2. Take the train from Shin-Onomichi to Okayamatrain
3. Take the bus from Okayama Sta. to Chikkoginzabus
4. Take the ferry from Uno to Honmuraferry
4h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Imabari to Naoshima.

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Distance: 194.2 km
Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Imabari to Naoshima. However, you can take the train to Okayama, walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Uno Sta., walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Honmura. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurushima Strait to Honmura via Shinonomichi-eki, Shin-Onomichi, Okayama, Okayama Sta., Chikkoginza, and Uno in around 4h 58m.

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