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How to get fromKyoto to Saikiby train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Saiki by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Osaka

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kokuratrain train Sakura / ...
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Saikitrain train Sonic / ...
    6h 19m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Beppu Kitahamabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oita Airport to Ote Maebus bus
    15h 43m
    ¥12,230–18,230

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kobe to Oitaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nishioita to Saikitrain train [37384] Jr Nippo / ...
    17h 35m

  4. Drive  717.7 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Saikicar car 717.7 km
    9h 31m
    ¥12,300–17,766

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Kokuratrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Saikitrain train Sonic / ...
    6h 36m

  6. Train via Ōita

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Kokuratrain train
    2. Take the train from Kokura to Ōitatrain train
    3. Take the train from Oita to Saikitrain train
    6h 38m

  7. Bus, fly to Oita Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane plane ITM - OIT
    3. Take the bus from Oita Airport to Ote Maebus bus
    5h 50m
    ¥20,093–30,380

  8. Bus, fly to Miyazaki Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Miyazaki Airport (KMI)plane plane ITM - KMI
    3. Take the train from Miyazaki Airport to Saikitrain train
    6h 27m

  9. Bus, fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane ITM - KMJ
    3. Take the train from Higoozu to Oitatrain train
    4. Take the train from Oita to Saikitrain train
    8h 46m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Oita Airport (OIT) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥16,352Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Saiki, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Saiki via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Kokura in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ote Mae via Beppu Kitahama, Beppu-Kitahama, and Oita Airport in around 15h 43m.

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