How to travel from Kitami to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Kitami and Saiki is around 1,910km (1,187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kitami to Saiki by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,550($265)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥66,670($485)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前[北4条西1丁目] then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Tennōji and then to Chuodori then take the train to Saiki.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥54,210($395)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Saiki.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,360($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Kitami to Saiki by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥34,360 ($250) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥36,550 ($265).

The distance between Kitami and Saiki is around 1,910km (1,187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,592km (989 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Kitami and Saiki by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Kitami to Saiki is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx ¥36,550 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Saiki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥34,360 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Saiki. It typically takes around 19h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Kokura and Oita. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 19h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Kitami and Saiki. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 19h 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 Kitami and Saiki. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 6h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kitami to Saiki. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kitami to Saiki. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 6h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Saiki is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥36,550 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Saiki

Transport options from Kitami to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
6h 15m
¥36,550($265)
every 4 hours1,910km (1,187 miles)
Plane and Train7h 25m
¥38,880($285)
hourly2,048km (1,272 miles)
Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), train8h 30m
¥41,345($300)
twice daily2,101km (1,306 miles)
Bus and Plane9h 15m
¥39,975($290)
twice daily1,955km (1,215 miles)
Train
19h 50m
¥66,670($485)
twice daily2,641km (1,641 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 10h
¥54,210($395)
once daily2,720km (1,690 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 9h
¥34,360($250)
once daily2,156km (1,340 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kitami and Saiki

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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