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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Imabari is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Imabari is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥18000 - ¥37000.

Is there a direct bus between Kitakyushu and Imabari?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kokura Eki-mae and arriving at Imabari-eki. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Imabari?

No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Imabari via Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Imabari?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Imabari is 500 km. The road distance is 348.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Imabari without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Kitakyushu to Imabari, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Imabari bus from?

Kitakyushu to Imabari bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, depart from Kokura Eki-mae station.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Imabari train from?

Kitakyushu to Imabari train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kokura station.

Train or bus from Kitakyushu to Imabari?

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Imabari is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Imabari bus arrive?

Kitakyushu to Imabari bus services, operated by Iyotetsu, arrive at Imabari-eki station.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Imabari train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Imabari train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Imabari?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Imabari is 348 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Kitakyushu to Imabari.

Where can I stay near Imabari?

There are 94+ hotels available in Imabari.

Kitakyushu to Imabari - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Imabari by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Okayama to Imabaritrain [186881] Ltd. Exp Shiokaze 13 / ...
4h 19m
¥13,100–18,339
Drive 348.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Imabaricar 348.1 km
4h 33m
¥5,983–8,642
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kokura Eki-mae to Imabari-ekibus
7h 5m
¥8,500
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakatatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)plane FUK - MYJ
3. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabaritrain
3h 35m
¥18,221–36,582

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) flights

28Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

¥12,995Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kitakyushu to Imabari.

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Distance: 499.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Kokura to Imabari via Okayama in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, Iyotetsu operates a bus from Kokura Eki-mae to Imabari-eki 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥8,500 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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