There are 4 ways to get from Sakai to Takamatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train [31514] Marine-Liner 21 / ...
2h 55m¥4,021–5,608Drive 194.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Sakai to Takamatsucar 194.8 km
2h 52m¥3,355–4,846Bus
- Take the bus from Namba(Nankai) to Ritsurin Gardenbus
3h 34m¥4,797–4,836Bus via Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kobe Sannomiyabus
- Take the bus from Shinkōbe-eki to Ritsurin Koenmaebus Takamatsu Express Kobe
5h 58m¥7,465–11,340
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Takamatsu is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sakai to Takamatsu is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Sakai to Takamatsu. However, there are services departing from Namba(Nankai) and arriving at Ritsurin Garden via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Takamatsu. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Takamatsu(Kagawa) via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin Osaka and Okayama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Sakai and Takamatsu is 249 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.
The best way to get from Sakai to Takamatsu without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Sakai to Takamatsu, including transfers.
Sakai to Takamatsu bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, depart from Namba(Nankai) station.
Sakai to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Sakai to Takamatsu is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4790 - ¥4840 and takes 3h 34m.
What companies run services between Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan and Takamatsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Sakai to Takamatsu(Kagawa) via Shinimamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Okayama in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, Takamatsu Express operates a bus from Namba(Nankai) to Ritsurin Garden every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 2h 23m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Namba(Nankai) to Ritsurin Garden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Sakai to Takamatsu bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Ritsurin Garden station.
Sakai to Takamatsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Takamatsu is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Sakai to Takamatsu.
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