How to travel from Masuda to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Masuda and Saiki is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Masuda 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 Shin-Yamaguchi, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
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Drive

Drive to Saiki.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance327km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Masuda and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Masuda to Saiki by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,500 ($84) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,930 ($36).

The distance between Masuda and Saiki is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Masuda and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Masuda to Saiki is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥4,930 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Masuda and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,500 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Masuda and Saiki. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Masuda to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi, Kokura and Oita. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Masuda and Saiki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Masuda and Saiki. We recommend that you drive to Saiki. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Masuda to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. 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 Masuda and Saiki. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Masuda to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥11,500 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Masuda and Saiki

Transport options from Masuda to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
¥11,500($84)
every 20 mins358km (222 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
¥4,930($36)
on demand327km (203 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