The distance between Tsu and Saiki is around 617km (383 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tsu 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 Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to Miyazaki (KMI) then take the train to Saiki.
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Take the train to Osaka-Namba, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.
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Take the bus to Kyoto then Beppu Kitahama and then to Ote Mae.
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There are several options for getting from Tsu to Saiki by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,565 ($120) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,000 ($170).
The distance between Tsu and Saiki is around 617km (383 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Tsu and Saiki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tsu to Saiki is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥23,000 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Saiki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,565 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Saiki. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osaka-Namba, Shin-Osaka, Kokura and Oita. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Kintetsu Railways, Kintetsu Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Tsu and Saiki. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tsu and Saiki. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tsu to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyoto, Beppu Kitahama and Ōita Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.
Mie Kotsu, Kintetsu Bus and Oita Kotsu run regular bus services between Tsu and Saiki. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Osaka-Namba then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Tsu and Saiki. The distance is around 826km (513 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around ¥19,985 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | ¥32,580($240) | every 4 hours | 854km (530 miles) |
Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane | 6h 30m | ¥31,760($230) | twice daily | 895km (556 miles) |
Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane | 6h 55m | ¥34,635($255) | twice daily | 896km (557 miles) |
Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane and bus | 4h 35m | ¥23,000($170) | every 4 hours | 704km (438 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | ¥22,725($165) | every 4 hours | 617km (383 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | ¥19,985($145) | every 2 hours | 818km (508 miles) |
Bus | 16h 45m | ¥16,565($120) | once daily | 968km (602 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | ¥12,320($90) | on demand | 826km (513 miles) |
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Mie Kotsu
The following major airports near Saiki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.