How to travel from Tottori to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Tottori and Saiki is around 641km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tottori 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,230($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kamigori, Okayama, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥14,650($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Saiki.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance646km (401 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Tottori to Saiki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥14,650 ($105) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,915 ($180).

The distance between Tottori and Saiki is around 641km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Tottori and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tottori to Saiki is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx ¥24,915 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,650 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Saiki. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kamigori, Okayama, Kokura and Oita. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tottori and Saiki. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Tottori and Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Toyooka(Hyogo) then fly from Toyooka (TJH) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Tottori and Saiki. The distance is around 646km (401 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Saiki

Transport options from Tottori to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5h 35m
¥24,230($175)
once daily655km (407 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
¥24,915($180)
once daily670km (417 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 15m
¥26,970($195)
once daily819km (509 miles)
Bus to Osaka Airport, plane and train7h 55m
¥24,915($180)
once daily849km (528 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
¥18,480($135)
every 3 hours673km (418 miles)
Train via Shin-Yamaguchi8h 20m
¥18,755($135)
twice daily641km (399 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 60m
¥14,650($105)
once daily688km (427 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
¥9,720($71)
on demand646km (401 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