How to travel from Saiki to Tsu, Japan

The distance between Saiki and Tsu is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saiki to Tsu 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Miyazaki Airport then fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Oita, Kokura then Shin-Osaka and then to Tsu.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,985($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Oita Airport then Kyōto and then to Tsu.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,565($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tsu.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance823km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Tsu

There are several options for getting from Saiki to Tsu by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,565 ($120) and will take around 16h 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 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).

The distance between Saiki and Tsu is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Saiki and Tsu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saiki to Tsu is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Tsu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,565 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Tsu. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura, Shin-Osaka and Namba(Subway). These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Kintetsu Railways and Kintetsu Limited Express run train services between Saiki and Tsu. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saiki and Tsu. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saiki to Tsu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Oita Airport, Beppu-kitahama and Kyōto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Oita Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Mie Kotsu run regular bus services between Saiki and Tsu. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Tsu. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Tsu. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Tsu is Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Tsu. Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Tsu. The distance is around 823km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Tsu is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥19,985 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Tsu

Transport options from Saiki to Tsu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 10m
¥31,215($230)
every 4 hours854km (530 miles)
Train to Oita, plane6h 50m
¥36,005($265)
twice daily897km (558 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 30m
¥23,000($170)
every 4 hours704km (437 miles)
Bus to Oita Airport, plane and train5h 15m
¥20,125($145)
every 4 hours623km (387 miles)
Train
6h 40m
¥19,985($145)
every 2 hours818km (508 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
¥16,565($120)
once daily1,006km (625 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
¥12,320($90)
on demand823km (511 miles)

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Airports near Tsu

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

NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Tsu
NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Tsu
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Tsu