How to travel from Saiki to Okinawa, Japan
The distance between Saiki and Okinawa is around 907km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saiki to Okinawa by train, plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Okinawa → Saiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Okinawa (OKA).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost¥29,845($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Miyazaki then take the bus to Tenmonkan then take a ferry to 那覇港 船客待合所.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥21,220($155)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kagoshima then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost¥21,905($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Okinawa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saiki to Okinawa by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,845 ($220).
The distance between Saiki and Okinawa is around 907km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 817km (508 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Saiki and Okinawa by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥29,845 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Okinawa is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saiki and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saiki and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) 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 Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥29,845 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Okinawa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 20m | ¥29,845($220) | every 4 hours | 907km (563 miles) |
| Train to Oita, plane | 6h 5m | ¥27,380($200) | hourly | 1,149km (714 miles) |
| Train to Oita, plane | 7hrs | ¥31,900($235) | twice daily | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥21,220($155) | 4 times a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 3h | ¥21,905($160) | 4 times a week | 992km (616 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saiki and Okinawa
Airlines
Japan Transocean Air
Oriental Air Bridge
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
JR Kyushu Railway Company
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Bus companies
Miyazaki Kotsu
Airports near Okinawa
The following major airports near Okinawa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 827km (514 miles) from Okinawa