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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Echizen is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Echizen?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Takefu via Shin-Imamiya, Ōsaka and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Sakai to Echizen?

The distance between Sakai and Echizen is 191 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Sakai to Echizen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Echizen train from?

Sakai to Echizen train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Ōsaka station.

Train or bus from Sakai to Echizen?

The best way to get from Sakai to Echizen is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Sakai to Echizen train arrive?

Sakai to Echizen train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Sakai to Echizen?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Echizen is 185 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Sakai to Echizen.

Where can I stay near Echizen?

There are 89+ hotels available in Echizen.

Sakai to Echizen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sakai to Echizen by train, bus, or car

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 Ōsaka to TsurugaThunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Takefu[28960] Hapi-Line Fukui
3h 17m
Drive 185.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai to Echizen185.1 km
3h 6m
¥3,163–4,568
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Takefu IC
4h 31m
¥4,200–6,587

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 190.7 km
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Sakai to Takefu via Shin-Imamiya, Ōsaka, and Tsuruga in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Osaka Umeda to Takefu IC twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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