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.
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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Take the train to Shin-Tosu, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.
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Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki.
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Take the bus to 諫早インター上り and then to Chuodori Oita then take the train to Saiki.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 45m | ¥11,635($85) | hourly | 364km (226 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | ¥18,210($135) | every 4 hours | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 10m | ¥7,120($52) | every 4 hours | 364km (226 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | ¥4,105($30) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
Oriental Air Bridge
Nagasaki Ken-ei Bus
The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.