How to travel from Wakayama to Saiki, Japan

The distance between Wakayama and Saiki is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wakayama to Saiki by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaikiWakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,150($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,670($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Beppu Kitahama and then to Ote Mae.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Oita then take the train to Saiki.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Osaka Nanko Cosmo then take a ferry to Beppu then drive to Saiki.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,195($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wakayama and Saiki

There are several options for getting from Wakayama to Saiki by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 13h 40m. 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 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,410 ($170).

The distance between Wakayama and Saiki is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Wakayama and Saiki by train.

The quickest way to get from Wakayama to Saiki is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥23,410 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Wakayama and Saiki is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wakayama and Saiki. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wakayama to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Kokura and Oita. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Wakayama and Saiki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wakayama and Saiki. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wakayama to Saiki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kobe Sannomiya, Sannomiya Station, Beppu Kitahama and Ōita Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Kintetsu Bus and Oita Kotsu run regular bus services between Wakayama and Saiki. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wakayama to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Namba(Nankai) then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Oita (OIT) then take the bus to Ote Mae. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Wakayama to Saiki. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka, Kokura then Oita and then to Saiki. instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wakayama to Saiki is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around ¥20,670 ($150).

How do I get from Wakayama to Saiki

Compare travel optionsbetween Wakayama and Saiki

Transport options from Wakayama to Saiki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 5m
¥26,150($190)
every 4 hours724km (450 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane6h 25m
¥24,780($180)
hourly827km (514 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane6h 50m
¥24,095($175)
twice daily754km (469 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
¥23,410($170)
every 4 hours560km (348 miles)
Train
6hrs
¥20,670($150)
hourly764km (475 miles)
Bus
14h 55m
¥17,250($125)
once daily878km (545 miles)
Ferry and Train
15h 30m
¥17,795($130)
once daily602km (374 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 40m
¥15,195($110)
once daily549km (341 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