The distance between Nikko and Saiki is around 1,038km (645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nikko to Saiki by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Kita Kyushu (KKJ) then take the train to Oita and then to Saiki.
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Take the train to Kita-Senju, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Osaka Station JR Express BT then Beppu Kitahama and then to Ote Mae.
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There are several options for getting from Nikko to Saiki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥17,660 ($130) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).
The distance between Nikko and Saiki is around 1,038km (645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 825km (513 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Nikko and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nikko to Saiki is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,660 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nikko and Saiki. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kita-Senju, Tokyo, Kokura and Oita. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Tobu Railway, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nikko and Saiki. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 9h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nikko and Saiki. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nikko to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Osaka Station JR Express BT, Beppu Kitahama and Ōita Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
Tohoku Kyuko Bus, JR Bus Kanto, Kintetsu Bus and Oita Kotsu run regular bus services between Nikko and Saiki. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Kita-Senju then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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 Nikko and Saiki. The distance is around 1,325km (823 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around ¥32,035 ($235).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 7h 10m | ¥42,440($310) | every 2 hours | 1,176km (731 miles) |
Train to Kita-Senju, plane | 8hrs | ¥31,215($230) | twice daily | 1,229km (764 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | ¥26,420($195) | every 4 hours | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Train to Kita-Senju, plane and bus | 6h 15m | ¥17,660($130) | every 4 hours | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Train | 9h 30m | ¥32,035($235) | every 2 hours | 1,343km (834 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | ¥24,095($175) | once daily | 1,460km (907 miles) |
Drive | 15h 15m | ¥19,850($145) | on demand | 1,325km (823 miles) |
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The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.