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.
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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Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 45m | ¥11,500($84) | every 20 mins | 358km (222 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | ¥4,930($36) | on demand | 327km (203 miles) |
The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.