There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Sakai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui(Fukui) to Nishiharue Heartopiatrain
2h 52mDrive 204.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Sakaicar 204.2 km
3h 11m¥3,544–5,119Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukuibus
4h 43m¥4,080–7,014
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sakai is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Sakai is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Osaka Umeda and arriving at Fukui Sogo Byoin via Fukui Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Nishiharue Heartopia via Tsuruga and Fukui(Fukui). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Osaka and Sakai is 209 km. The road distance is 204.2 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Osaka to Sakai, including transfers.
Osaka to Sakai bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Osaka Umeda station.
Osaka to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Sakai is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 43m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Sakai, Fukui, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nishiharue Heartopia via Tsuruga and Fukui(Fukui) in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukui twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–6,500 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-52-8888
- Website
- echizen-tetudo.co.jp
Train from Fukui(Fukui) to Nishiharue Heartopia
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- echizen-tetudo.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–6,500
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Sakai bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukui station.
Osaka to Sakai train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Sakai is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Osaka to Sakai.
There are 205+ hotels available in Sakai.