What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sakai?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sakai is to subway which costs ¥240 - ¥290 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Sakai?

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Sakai is to train which takes 10 min and costs ¥290 - ¥340.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Sakai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Namba and arriving at Sakai. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Osaka to Sakai?

The distance between Osaka and Sakai is 10 km. The road distance is 13.3 km.

How do I travel from Osaka to Sakai without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs ¥290 - ¥340.

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Sakai?

The train from Namba to Sakai takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Sakai train from?

Osaka to Sakai train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, depart from Namba station.

Where does the Osaka to Sakai train arrive?

Osaka to Sakai train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway, arrive at Sakai station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Sakai is 13 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Osaka to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7388+ hotels available in Sakai.

Osaka to Sakai - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Sakai by train, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Namba to SakaiAirport Express / ...
10 min
¥290–340
Drive 13.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Osaka to Sakai13.3 km
15 min
¥227–327
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Sakai13.3 km
15 min
¥5,500–6,500
Subway
1. Take the subway from Higobashi to Suminoekoen[126996] OsakaMetro Yotsubashi
20 min
¥240–290
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Yodoyabashi to Dobutsuen-MaeMidosuji
2. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to SakaiAirport Express / ...
22 min
¥495–571

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 9.7 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

Nankai Electric Railway operates a train from Namba to Sakai every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥290–340 and the journey takes 10 min.

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