How to travel from Sasebo to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Sasebo and Saiki is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sasebo to Saiki 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

Take the train to Shin-Tosu, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,210($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 諫早インター上り and then to Chuodori Oita then take the train to Saiki.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,120($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saiki.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sasebo and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Sasebo to Saiki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥7,120 ($52) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥4,105 ($30).

The distance between Sasebo and Saiki is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Sasebo and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sasebo to Saiki is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥4,105 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Sasebo and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,120 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sasebo and Saiki. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sasebo to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Tosu, Kokura and Oita. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Sasebo and Saiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Sasebo and Saiki. We recommend that you drive to Saiki. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sasebo to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki. instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Saiki is Oita Airport (OIT) (OIT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Saiki. Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) (KMJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Sasebo and Saiki. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sasebo to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sasebo and Saiki

Transport options from Sasebo to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
¥11,635($85)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 10m
¥18,210($135)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 10m
¥7,120($52)
every 4 hours364km (226 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
¥4,105($30)
on demand267km (166 miles)

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Airports near Saiki

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

OIT
Oita Airport (OIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Saiki
KMJ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Saiki
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
152km (95 miles) from Saiki