The distance between Shikoku and Saiki is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Shikoku to Saiki by bus, car, ferry and train. 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 Okayama, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.
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Take the bus to Jr Matsuyama Station then take the train to Yawatahama then take a ferry to 臼杵港.
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Drive to Mitsuhama then take a ferry to Ihotakou then drive to Saiki.
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There are several options for getting from Shikoku to Saiki by bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥19,575 ($145).
The distance between Shikoku and Saiki is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Shikoku and Saiki by bus, car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Shikoku to Saiki is to take the train which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx ¥19,575 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Shikoku and Saiki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Shikoku and Saiki. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Shikoku to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kochiekimae, Okayama, Kokura and Oita. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Shikoku and Saiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Shikoku and Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Okayama, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 6h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shikoku to Saiki. We recommend that you take the bus to Okaido and then to Yoshida Eigyosho then drive to Misaki then take a ferry to Saganoseki then drive to Saiki. instead which will take 7h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Shikoku to Saiki. We recommend that you take the bus to Okaido and then to Yoshida Eigyosho then drive to Misaki then take a ferry to Saganoseki then drive to Saiki. instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shikoku to Saiki is to take the bus, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥8,760 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 55m | ¥19,575($145) | hourly | 711km (442 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 7h 5m | ¥8,760($64) | 5 times a day | 323km (201 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 55m | ¥7,530($55) | every 20 mins | 528km (328 miles) |
Bus, Car and Ferry | 7h 10m | ¥8,760($64) | 5 times a day | 384km (238 miles) |
Kokudou Kyuunishi Ferry
Uwajima Ferry
Boyo Ferry
JR Shikoku Bus
Uwajima bus
The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.