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Nine ways to Travel from Kyoto to Saitama

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Cheapest
By car (485 km)
5 h 5 min
485 km.
from $26
Fastest
Plane from Kyoto (Itami Airport) to Saitama (Haneda Airport)
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Rideshare
5 h 5 min
485 km.
from $18.45
Train
3 h 12 min
364 km.
from $158.46
Train, Plane (Train to Osaka International Airport)
4 h 1 min
363 km.
from $131.03
Train, Plane (Train to Kobe)
3 h 58 min
363 km.
from $133.71
Bus, Plane
4 h 25 min
363 km.
from $142.88
Train, Plane (Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport)
4 h 38 min
363 km.
from $147.39
Train, Plane (Train to Kobe)
4 h 58 min
363 km.
from $164.68

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$241.37
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$304.89
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$635.18

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15
Plane from Kobe to Ibaraki
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$139.74

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.70–$21.60
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Train from Ishioka to Kashiwa
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Keisei Skyliner

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Ueno
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.44–$19.94
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nippori
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.63–$17.07

Keisei Electric Railway

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Ueno
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nippori
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Saitama-Shintoshin
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.34
Train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshin
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.57–$6.22
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
Train from Hamamatsuchō to Kawaguchi
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.39–$3.37
Train from Ishioka to Kashiwa
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Tobu Railway

Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Kashiwa to Kasukabe
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.83–$4.35

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Saitama
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily

Nippon Chuo Bus Co

Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.09–$82.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama is to bus which costs $44.57 - $70.65 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Saitama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 京都駅八条口 and arriving at さいたま新都心駅東口. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Saitama-Shintoshin via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Saitama?

The distance between Kyoto and Saitama is 505 km. The road distance is 485.5 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Saitama without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Saitama?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Kyoto to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Saitama bus from?

Kyoto to Saitama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus Co, depart from 京都駅八条口 station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Saitama train from?

Kyoto to Saitama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Saitama?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Saitama is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs $76.09 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $70.65 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Kyoto to Saitama bus arrive?

Kyoto to Saitama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus Co, arrive at さいたま新都心駅東口 station.

Where does the Kyoto to Saitama train arrive?

Kyoto to Saitama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Saitama is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Kyoto to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 305+ hotels available in Saitama. Prices start at $39.60 per night.
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