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

The cheapest way to get from Chiba to Saitama is to train via 秋葉原 Akihabara which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiba to Saitama is to drive which takes 59 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1600.

Is there a direct train between Chiba and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Chiba to Saitama. However, there are services departing from 千葉 Chiba and arriving at Ōmiya via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Chiba to Saitama?

The distance between Chiba and Saitama is 69 km. The road distance is 62.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiba to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Chiba to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Saitama train from?

Chiba to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 千葉 Chiba station.

Where does the Chiba to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chiba to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiba to Saitama is 62 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Chiba to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 426+ hotels available in Saitama.

Chiba to Saitama - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiba to Saitama by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jo / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōmiyatrain Nasuno / ...
1h 10m
¥1,156–1,615
Drive 62.4 km
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1. Drive from Chiba to Saitamacar 62.4 km
59 min
¥1,084–1,565
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chiba to Saitamataxi 62.4 km
59 min
¥26,000–32,000
Train via 秋葉原 Akihabara
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jb
2. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk
1h 41m
¥1,117–1,492
Train #2
1. Take the train from 船橋 Funabashi to 大宮 Omiyatrain Td
2h 15m
¥1,219–1,845

Chiba to Saitama by train

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1h 41mAverage Duration

¥1,117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.5 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from 千葉 Chiba to Ōmiya via Tōkyō Station in around 1h 10m.

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