Flights
Flying is
the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Tokyo to Sakai, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as
USD 36.34.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Tokyo and Sakai
Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Peach Airlines, Star Flyer
Bus
Travelling from Tokyo to Sakai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Sakai
Aogaki Bus MA3, AT Liner, Grace Liner GR2 (グレース観光株式会社), Heisei Community Bus HC, Heisei Enterprise HE0 (株式会社平成エンタープライズ), Keio Dentetsu Bus Co XKE01, Keisei bus ZKS4, Kintetsu Bus ZKN12, Koei Kotsu BL5, Osaka Bus ZOS4 (大阪バス ZOS4), Sakura Kanko Bus CJ (さくら観光バス株式会社), Sakura Kotsu SK4 (株式会社桜交通 SK4), Sakura Syoei, Shinki Bus HT2 (神姫観光バス HT2), Sugisaki Kanko Bus SS2, Sunshine Express SN6, Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3 (東京富士交通株式会社), Yamaichi Service AF5 (山一サービス)
