How to travel from Tamano to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Saiki is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tamano to Saiki by train, bus, car, ferry 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 Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,195($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,980($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kokura then take the train to Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Misaki then take a ferry to Saganoseki then drive to Saiki.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,025($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Saiki by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥6,025 ($44) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,195 ($110).

The distance between Tamano and Saiki is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Tamano and Saiki by train.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Saiki is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx ¥15,195 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Saiki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥6,025 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Saiki. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Kokura and Oita. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tamano and Saiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5hrs, 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 Tamano and Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 5hrs.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tamano to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around ¥15,195 ($110).

How do I get from Tamano to Saiki

Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Saiki

Transport options from Tamano to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
¥15,195($110)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 45m
¥29,980($220)
every 4 hours848km (527 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
¥27,245($200)
every 4 hours684km (425 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 35m
¥12,320($90)
once daily591km (367 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 10m
¥6,025($44)
hourly347km (216 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