What is the cheapest way to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station?

The fastest way to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Ōarai and Kawagoe Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station. However, there are services departing from 大洗 Ōarai and arriving at 川越 Kawagoe via Mito, Tōkyō Station and 大宮 Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station?

The distance between Ōarai and Kawagoe Station is 179 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.

How do I travel from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station without a car?

The best way to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs ¥2900 - ¥4100.

How long does it take to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōarai to Kawagoe Station train from?

Ōarai to Kawagoe Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Mito station.

Where does the Ōarai to Kawagoe Station train arrive?

Ōarai to Kawagoe Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōarai to Kawagoe Station is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station.

Where can I stay near Kawagoe Station?

There are 456+ hotels available in Kawagoe Station.

Ōarai to Kawagoe Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ōarai to Kawagoe Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mito to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tokiwa / ...
3h
¥2,917–4,029
Drive 139.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ōarai to Kawagoe Stationcar 139.6 km
1h 52m
¥2,420–3,496
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mito Station South Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Mito
2. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain Tj
4h 4m
¥3,457–3,909
Train via Kashiwa
1. Take the train from 水戸 Mito to 柏 Kashiwatrain JR常磐線 JR Jōban Line / ...
2. Take the train from Kashiwa to Omiya(Saitama)train [43812] Tobu Urban Park / ...
3h 35m
¥2,567–3,679

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Distance: 179.4 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Ōarai, Japan and Kawagoe Station, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Mito to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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