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

The cheapest way to get from Kure to Imabari is to car ferry and train via Matsuyama which costs ¥6000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kure to Imabari is to ferry and train which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥9000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Kure and Imabari?

No, there is no direct train from Kure to Imabari. However, there are services departing from Kure and arriving at Imabari via Hiroshima and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Kure to Imabari?

The distance between Kure and Imabari is 108 km.

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

The best way to get from Kure to Imabari without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥9000 - ¥11000.

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

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

Where do I catch the Kure to Imabari train from?

Kure to Imabari train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kure station.

Where does the Kure to Imabari train arrive?

Kure to Imabari train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Hiroshima station.

Where can I stay near Imabari?

There are 94+ hotels available in Imabari.

Kure to Imabari - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Kure to Imabari by ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Kure to Matsuyamaferry
2. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabaritrain [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
2h 40m
¥9,068–10,228
Car ferry, train via Matsuyama
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Kure to Matsuyamacarferry
2. Take the train from Matsuyama(Ehime) to Imabaritrain [186913] Ltd. Exp Ishizuchi 14 / ...
3h 38m
¥6,226–7,386
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Kure to Matsuyamacarferry
2. Drive from Matsuyama to Imabaricar
2h 41m
¥7,452–7,867
Train
1. Take the train from Kure to Hiroshimatrain
2. Take the train from Hiroshima to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Imabaritrain
4h 54m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Kure to Matsuyamacarferry
2. Take the train from Mitsuhama to Imabaritrain [34105] Jr Yosan / ...
4h 45m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 108 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Kure to Imabari via Hiroshima and Okayama in around 4h 54m.

Train operators

Ferry operators

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