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

The cheapest way to get from Imabari to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Imabari to Sakai is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

Is there a direct train between Imabari and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Imabari to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Imabari and arriving at Sakai via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Imabari to Sakai?

The distance between Imabari and Sakai is 342 km. The road distance is 318.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Imabari to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Imabari to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Imabari to Sakai train from?

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

Train or bus from Imabari to Sakai?

The best way to get from Imabari to Sakai is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Imabari to Sakai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Imabari to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Imabari to Sakai is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Imabari to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7359+ hotels available in Sakai.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Imabari to Okayama[186886] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 14 / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
3h 38m
¥9,977–14,491
Drive 318.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Imabari to Sakai318.8 km
3h 57m
¥5,365–7,750
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kurushima Strait to Hiroo
2. Take the bus from Hiroo to Nanba Bus Terminal
7h 3m
¥6,348–8,597
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Imabari to Matsuyama(Ehime)
2. Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)MYJ - ITM
3. Take the train from Namba to Sakai
3h 50m
¥16,702–36,408
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Imabari to Hashioka[34185] Sun-Port-Nanpu-Relay-Go
2. Take the bus from Kokubunji Dia Palace to Namba(Nankai)
8h 23m

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

70Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

¥8,260Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Imabari, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Imabari to Sakai via Okayama, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Dobutsuen-Mae, and Shin-Imamiya in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kurushima Strait to Sakai via Hiroo, Nanba Bus Terminal, and Namba in around 7h 3m.

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