How to travel from Saiki to Tanegashima, Japan
The distance between Saiki and Tanegashima is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Saiki to Tanegashima by train, ferry, 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 Tanegashima → Saiki if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Miyazaki, plane
Take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kokubu(Kagoshima) then fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Tanegashima (TNE).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time40min
- Typical cost¥37,645($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥16,975($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost¥12,870($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Tanegashima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saiki to Tanegashima by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,645 ($275).
The distance between Saiki and Tanegashima is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Saiki and Tanegashima by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Tanegashima is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx ¥37,645 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Tanegashima is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saiki and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kokubu(Kagoshima) then fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saiki and Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kokubu(Kagoshima) then fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Tanegashima (TNE). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Tanegashima is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE) (TNE) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima. Yakushima Airport (KUM) (KUM) 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 Tanegashima. We recommend that you take the train to Miyazaki and then to Kagoshima then take a ferry to Tanegashima. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Tanegashima is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around ¥16,975 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Tanegashima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Miyazaki, plane + 2 similar | 4h 55m | ¥37,645($275) | every 3 hours | 396km (246 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | ¥31,760($230) | hourly | 610km (379 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 25m | ¥48,050($350) | 4 times a day | 678km (421 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 15m | ¥16,975($125) | 5 times a day | 384km (239 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 15m | ¥10,540($77) | once daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 20m | ¥12,870($95) | 5 times a day | 387km (240 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saiki and Tanegashima
Ferry operators
Toppy & Rocket
Life Ferry Route
Train operators
Airlines
Bus companies
Miyazaki Kotsu
Airports near Tanegashima
The following major airports near Tanegashima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
New Tanegashima Airport (TNE)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Tanegashima
Yakushima Airport (KUM)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Tanegashima
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 337km (209 miles) from Tanegashima