How to travel from Saiki to Kudamatsu, Japan

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.

3 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out KudamatsuSaiki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Tokuyama.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,445($69)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Takedazu Port then take a ferry to Tokuyama Port.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,200($38)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Kudamatsu

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Saiki to Kudamatsu

Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Kudamatsu

Transport options from Saiki to Kudamatsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
¥9,445($69)
hourly313km (194 miles)
Car and Ferry + 1 similar
4hrs
¥5,200($38)
5 times a day182km (113 miles)
Bus and Ferry4h 45m
¥6,570($48)
5 times a day200km (124 miles)

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Airports near Kudamatsu

The following major airports near Kudamatsu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IWK
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Kudamatsu
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Kudamatsu
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Kudamatsu