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

The cheapest way to get from Chichibu to Saitama is to train and bus which costs ¥1100 - ¥1500 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chichibu to Saitama is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

Is there a direct train between Chichibu and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Chichibu to Saitama. However, there are services departing from 御花畑 Ohanabatake and arriving at 大宮 Ōmiya via 熊谷 Kumagaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Chichibu to Saitama?

The distance between Chichibu and Saitama is 79 km. The road distance is 70.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chichibu to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Chichibu to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chichibu to Saitama train from?

Chichibu to Saitama train services, operated by Chichibu Railway, depart from 御花畑 Ohanabatake station.

Where does the Chichibu to Saitama train arrive?

Chichibu to Saitama train services, operated by Chichibu Railway, arrive at 熊谷 Kumagaya station.

Can I drive from Chichibu to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Chichibu to Saitama is 71 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Chichibu to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 426+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 御花畑 Ohanabatake to 熊谷 Kumagayatrain Cr
2. Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ju
2h 3m
¥1,245–1,757
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from 西武秩父 Seibu-Chichibu to 飯能 Hannōtrain Si
2. Take the bus from 所沢駅東口 to ソニックシティ前bus 大３４
3h 9m
¥1,148–1,483
Drive 70.6 km
1. Drive from Chichibu to Saitamacar 70.6 km
1h 19m
¥1,225–1,769
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chichibu to Saitamataxi 70.6 km
1h 19m
¥30,000–37,000
Train via Ōmiya
1. Take the train from 御花畑 Ohanabatake to 熊谷 Kumagayatrain Cr
2. Take the train from Kumagaya to Ōmiyatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
2h 3m
¥1,245–1,757

Chichibu to Saitama by train

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2h 3mAverage Duration

¥1,245Cheapest Price

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Distance: 79.4 km
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a train from 御花畑 Ohanabatake to 大宮 Ōmiya via 熊谷 Kumagaya in around 2h 3m.

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