How to travel from Hiroshima to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Saiki is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Saiki by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,225($82)
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Drive

Drive to Saiki.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Saiki by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 3h 35m.

The distance between Hiroshima and Saiki is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 167km (104 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Hiroshima and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Saiki is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥11,225 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Saiki. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Oita. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hiroshima and Saiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Hiroshima and Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Hiroshima and Saiki. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around ¥11,225 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Saiki

Transport options from Hiroshima to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
¥11,225($82)
hourly387km (240 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
¥5,615($41)
on demand374km (232 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