What is the cheapest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama?

The cheapest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama is to train which costs ¥480 - ¥650 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama?

The fastest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs ¥14000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct train between Akihabara (Station) and Saitama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 秋葉原 Akihabara and arriving at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama?

The distance between Akihabara (Station) and Saitama is 32 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.

How do I travel from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama without a car?

The best way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama without a car is to train via Tōkyō Station which takes 35 min and costs ¥550 - ¥950.

How long does it take to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama?

It takes approximately 35 min to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akihabara (Station) to Saitama train from?

Akihabara (Station) to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Where does the Akihabara (Station) to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Akihabara (Station) to Saitama is 30 km. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 428+ hotels available in Saitama.

Akihabara (Station) to Saitama - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Akihabara (Station) to Saitama by train, taxi, or car

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Train via Tōkyō Station
best
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jy / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōmiyatrain Nasuno / ...
35 min
¥570–943
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk
43 min
¥480–650
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Akihabara (Station) to Saitamataxi 29.7 km
32 min
¥14,000–17,000
Drive 29.7 km
1. Drive from Akihabara (Station) to Saitamacar 29.7 km
32 min
¥515–744

Akihabara (Station) to Saitama by train

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43 minAverage Duration

¥480Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.5 km
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Akihabara (Station), Japan and Saitama, Japan?

You can take a train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to Ōmiya via Tōkyō Station in around 35 min.

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