How to travel from Akune to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Akune and Saiki is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Akune to Saiki by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaikiAkune if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,280($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kagoshima Airport and then to Miyazaki then take the train to Saiki.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,760($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saiki.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akune and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Akune to Saiki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,940 ($58) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,105 ($30).

The distance between Akune and Saiki is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Akune and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akune to Saiki is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥4,105 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Akune and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,940 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akune and Saiki. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akune to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Izumi(Kagoshima), Kokura and Oita. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR), Hisatsu Orange Railway and JR Kyushu Railway Company run train services between Akune and Saiki. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Akune and Saiki. We recommend that you drive to Saiki. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akune to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Akune and Saiki. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akune to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥13,280 ($95).

How do I get from Akune to Saiki

Compare travel optionsbetween Akune and Saiki

Transport options from Akune to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
¥13,280($95)
every 2 hours463km (287 miles)
Train via Yatsushiro6h 45m
¥7,940($58)
twice daily332km (206 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 60m
¥8,760($64)
every 4 hours530km (330 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
¥4,105($30)
on demand274km (170 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