The distance between Saiki and Kudamatsu is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saiki to Kudamatsu by bus, ferry, 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 Oita then Kokura and then to Tokuyama.
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Drive to Takedazu Port then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port.
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There are several options for getting from Saiki to Kudamatsu by bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥5,200 ($38) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Saiki and Kudamatsu is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Saiki and Kudamatsu by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Kudamatsu is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx ¥5,200 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Kudamatsu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥5,200 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Kudamatsu. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Kudamatsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Tokuyama. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Kudamatsu. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Saiki and Kudamatsu. We recommend that you drive to Takedazu Port then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Kudamatsu is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Saiki to Kudamatsu. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Kudamatsu is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥6,570 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 5m | ¥9,445($69) | hourly | 313km (194 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 4hrs | ¥5,200($38) | 5 times a day | 182km (113 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4h 45m | ¥6,570($48) | 5 times a day | 200km (124 miles) |
Oita Kotsu
Suonada ferry
The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.