How to Travel from
Saitama to Kamikōchi
by Route or Car
Schedule
Saitama, Japan → Kamikōchi, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}
Composite routes from Saitama to Kamikōchi
Cheapest
3 h 43 min
Car
255 km.
from $14
Other
3 h 41 min
184 km.
from $328.28
6 h 25 min
184 km.
from $77.57
5 h 47 min
Plane
184 km.
from $232.04
4 h 28 min
184 km.
from $84.30
6 h 13 min
Train, Bus
184 km.
from $102.28
7 h 35 min
184 km.
from $76.83
Transport providers
Airlines
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Noto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$228.67
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Ōmiya to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagano to Akashina
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$26.68
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$44.46–$63.52
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Akashina
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.84–$8.26
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16
Bus operators
ALPICO Kotsu
Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$30.49–$35.57
Bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.83
JR Bus Kanto
Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$43.19
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi?
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi is to drive which costs $27.17 - $40.22 and takes 3h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi?
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Saitama and Kamikōchi?
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Kamikōchi. However, there are services departing from Omiya and arriving at Kamikochi BT via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Matsumoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
How far is it from Saitama to Kamikōchi?
The distance between Saitama and Kamikōchi is 301 km. The road distance is 256.8 km.
How do I travel from Saitama to Kamikōchi without a car?
The best way to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $184.78 - $271.74 .
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi?
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Saitama to Kamikōchi bus from?
Saitama to Kamikōchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Train or bus from Saitama to Kamikōchi?
The best way to get from Saitama to Kamikōchi is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $184.78 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 6h 25m.
Where does the Saitama to Kamikōchi bus arrive?
Saitama to Kamikōchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Can I drive from Saitama to Kamikōchi?
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Kamikōchi is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Saitama to Kamikōchi.
Where can I stay near Kamikōchi?
There are 53+ hotels available in Kamikōchi. Prices start at $21.77 per night.
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