How to travel from Akō to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Akō and Saiki is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Akō to Saiki by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Okayama, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,325($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Saiki.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance580km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Akō to Saiki by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥25,325 ($185) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,855 ($240).

The distance between Akō and Saiki is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 306km (190 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Akō and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akō to Saiki is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥25,325 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Saiki. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aioi(Hyogo), Okayama, Kokura and Oita. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Akō and Saiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Saiki is Oita Airport (OIT) (OIT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Saiki. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akō and Saiki. The distance is around 580km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥25,325 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Saiki

Transport options from Akō to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 25m
¥35,595($260)
every 4 hours780km (485 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane7h 5m
¥33,540($245)
twice daily810km (503 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 45m
¥32,855($240)
every 4 hours616km (383 miles)
Train
4h 50m
¥25,325($185)
hourly603km (375 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
¥8,760($64)
on demand580km (360 miles)

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Airports near Saiki

The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

OIT
Oita Airport (OIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Saiki
KMJ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Saiki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
152km (95 miles) from Saiki