How to travel from Saiki to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Saiki and Himeji is around 569km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Saiki to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Himeji → Saiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost¥25,325($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Okayama and then to Himeji.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥18,210($135)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Oita Airport and then to Hakata Bus Terminal then take the train to Okayama and then to Himeji.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥21,765($160)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Himeji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saiki to Himeji by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,850 ($145).
The distance between Saiki and Himeji is around 569km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Saiki and Himeji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Himeji is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥19,850 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Himeji, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Himeji. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Okayama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Himeji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Saiki and Himeji. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Himeji. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Saiki and Himeji. The distance is around 613km (381 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Himeji is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥18,210 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 50m | ¥25,325($185) | every 4 hours | 733km (456 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 15m | ¥19,850($145) | every 4 hours | 569km (354 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | ¥18,210($135) | hourly | 606km (376 miles) |
| Train via Oita | 6h 40m | ¥16,015($115) | hourly | 606km (377 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | ¥21,765($160) | every 4 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 13h 10m | ¥11,910($87) | once daily | 749km (466 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | ¥9,170($67) | on demand | 613km (381 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saiki and Himeji
Bus companies
Oita Kotsu
Nishitetsu
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji