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

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Saitama is to train which costs ¥460 - ¥650 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Saitama is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs ¥14000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Saitama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ueno and arriving at Saitama-Shintoshin. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Asakusa to Saitama?

The distance between Asakusa and Saitama is 25 km. The road distance is 28.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Asakusa to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs ¥460 - ¥650.

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

The train from Ueno to Saitama-Shintoshin takes 40 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Saitama train from?

Asakusa to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.

Where does the Asakusa to Saitama train arrive?

Asakusa to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Saitama-Shintoshin station.

Can I drive from Asakusa to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Saitama is 29 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Asakusa to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 422+ hotels available in Saitama.

Asakusa to Saitama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Asakusa to Saitama by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ueno to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Negishisen / ...
40 min
¥460–650
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 浅草六丁目 to 尾久駅前bus 草６４
2. Take the train from 尾久 Oku to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Ju / ...
49 min
¥593–753
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Asakusa to Saitamataxi 28.6 km
31 min
¥14,000–17,000
Drive 28.6 km
1. Drive from Asakusa to Saitamacar 28.6 km
31 min
¥492–711

Asakusa to Saitama by bus and train

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49 minAverage Duration

¥593Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.3 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Saitama, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Saitama-Shintoshin every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥460–650 and the journey takes 40 min.

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