How to travel from Saiki to Tohoku, Japan
The distance between Saiki and Tohoku is around 1,214km (755 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saiki to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tohoku → Saiki if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Sendai (SDJ).
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost¥60,100($440)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Tokyo and then to Furukawa.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥57,085($415)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Oita Airport then Kyōto and then to Sendai Station then take a taxi to Tōhoku region.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥47,915($350)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Tohoku
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saiki to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥45,450 ($330) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥60,100 ($440).
The distance between Saiki and Tohoku is around 1,214km (755 miles).
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Saiki and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Tohoku is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx ¥60,100 ($440).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥45,450 ($330) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Tohoku. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura, Tokyo, Furukawa and Naruko Gotenyu. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Tohoku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 11h 10m, 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 Tohoku. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 6h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Sendai (SDJ). instead which will take 6h 25m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Tohoku. The distance is around 1,530km (951 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around ¥57,085 ($415).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Tohoku
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 25m | ¥60,100($440) | every 4 hours | 1,225km (761 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 10m | ¥59,005($430) | hourly | 1,459km (906 miles) |
| Train to Oita, plane | 7h 25m | ¥65,300($475) | hourly | 1,588km (987 miles) |
| Bus to Oita Airport, plane and train | 6h 30m | ¥56,815($415) | every 4 hours | 1,378km (856 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 35m | ¥57,910($425) | every 4 hours | 1,214km (755 miles) |
Train | 11h 10m | ¥57,085($415) | hourly | 1,643km (1,021 miles) |
Bus and Taxi + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | ¥47,915($350) | once daily | 1,697km (1,055 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 3h | ¥45,450($330) | once daily | 1,651km (1,026 miles) |
Drive | 18h 5m | ¥22,860($165) | on demand | 1,530km (951 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saiki and Tohoku
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Fuji Dream
Bus companies
Oita Kotsu
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Airports near Tohoku
The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Misawa Airport (MSJ)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku
Aomori Airport (AOJ)
- Distance
- 48km (30 miles) from Tohoku
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 232km (144 miles) from Tohoku