The distance between Saiki and Tottori is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Saiki to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Tottori.
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Take the train to Oita, Kokura, Okayama then Kamigori and then to Tottori.
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Take the bus to Oita Airport then Sannomiya Station and then to Tottori.
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There are several options for getting from Saiki to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,795 ($130) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,025 ($210).
The distance between Saiki and Tottori is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Saiki and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saiki to Tottori is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥29,025 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,795 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Tottori. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura, Okayama and Kamigori. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Tottori. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saiki and Tottori. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saiki to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oita Airport, Beppu-kitahama and Sannomiya Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 45m.
Oita Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Saiki and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Tottori. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Toyooka (TJH) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saiki and Tottori. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 35m | ¥21,495($155) | every 20 mins | 663km (412 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥29,025($210) | once daily | 670km (416 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 5m | ¥26,970($195) | every 20 mins | 828km (514 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 25m | ¥18,480($135) | every 3 hours | 673km (418 miles) |
Train via Oita | 8h 25m | ¥18,755($135) | once daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Bus | 15h 45m | ¥17,795($130) | once daily | 943km (586 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | ¥9,720($71) | on demand | 650km (404 miles) |
Oita Kotsu
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Nihon Kotsu
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Ibex Airlines
The following major airports near Tottori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.