How to travel from Naha to Saiki, Japan
The distance between Naha and Saiki is around 884km (549 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Naha to Saiki by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Saiki → Naha if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost¥17,525($130)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Miyazaki and then to Saiki.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥23,275($170)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to 本部港 then take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Kosoku Kiyama then Beppu Kitahama and then to Ote Mae.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to 本部旅客待合所 then take a ferry to 宮之浦 and then to Kagoshima then drive to Saiki.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost¥29,705($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naha and Saiki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Naha to Saiki by plane, train, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥17,525 ($130) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Naha and Saiki is around 884km (549 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 854km (531 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Naha and Saiki by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Naha to Saiki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥17,525 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Naha and Saiki is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,525 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Naha and Saiki. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naha and Saiki. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naha to Saiki. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Naha to Saiki. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naha to Saiki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around ¥17,525 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Naha and Saiki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | ¥17,525($130) | every 4 hours | 884km (549 miles) |
| Fly to Kumamoto (KMJ), train | 5h 40m | ¥20,260($150) | twice daily | 1,001km (622 miles) |
| Fly to Fukuoka (FUK), train | 5h 40m | ¥18,890($140) | hourly | 1,137km (706 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | ¥23,275($170) | 5 times a week | 991km (616 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 10h | ¥26,420($195) | twice a week | 1,309km (813 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 9h | ¥27,245($200) | 5 times a week | 1,377km (856 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 2h | ¥29,705($215) | once a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Naha and Saiki
Airlines
Solaseed Air
Japan Transocean Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Ferry operators
A Line
Toppy & Rocket
Marix Line
Bus companies
Miyazaki Kotsu
Yanbaru Express
Nishitetsu
Airports near Saiki
The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Oita Airport (OIT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Saiki
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Saiki
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 152km (95 miles) from Saiki