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

The cheapest way to get from Ichikawa to Saitama is to subway and train which costs ¥650 - ¥1000 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ichikawa to Saitama is to drive which takes 36 min and costs ¥600 - ¥950.

Is there a direct train between Ichikawa and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Ichikawa to Saitama. However, there are services departing from 市川 Ichikawa and arriving at Ōmiya via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Ichikawa to Saitama?

The distance between Ichikawa and Saitama is 46 km. The road distance is 37.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ichikawa to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

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

It takes approximately 49 min to get from Ichikawa to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ichikawa to Saitama train from?

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

Where does the Ichikawa to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ichikawa to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Ichikawa to Saitama is 38 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Ichikawa to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 422+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 市川 Ichikawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jo / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōmiyatrain Nasuno / ...
49 min
¥812–1,188
Drive 37.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ichikawa to Saitamacar 37.6 km
36 min
¥647–935
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ichikawa to Saitamataxi 37.6 km
36 min
¥18,000–22,000
Train via 日暮里 Nippori
1. Take the train from 京成八幡 Keisei-Yawata to 日暮里 Nipporitrain Ks
2. Take the train from Nippori to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Negishisen / ...
1h 14m
¥725–961
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from 本八幡 Motoyawata to 岩本町 Iwamotochosubway S
2. Take the train from Akihabara to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Negishisen / ...
1h 22m
¥650–955

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Distance: 45.9 km
Duration: 49 min

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

You can take a train from 市川 Ichikawa to Ōmiya via Tōkyō Station in around 49 min.

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