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

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Saitama is to train which costs ¥440 - ¥600 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Saitama is to train via Urawa which takes 27 min and costs ¥440 - ¥700.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro and Saitama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 大宮 Ōmiya. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro to Saitama?

The distance between Ikebukuro and Saitama is 21 km. The road distance is 22.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Saitama without a car is to train via Urawa which takes 27 min and costs ¥440 - ¥700.

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

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Ikebukuro to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Saitama train from?

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

Where does the Ikebukuro to Saitama train arrive?

Ikebukuro to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 浦和 Urawa station.

Can I drive from Ikebukuro to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Saitama is 23 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Ikebukuro to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 423+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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Train via Urawa
best
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浦和 Urawatrain Js / ...
2. Take the train from Urawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Negishisen / ...
27 min
¥445–700
Drive 22.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ikebukuro to Saitamacar 22.7 km
27 min
¥391–565
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ikebukuro to Saitamataxi 22.7 km
27 min
¥11,000–14,000
Train
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
36 min
¥440–600

Ikebukuro to Saitama by train

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Distance: 21.2 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Saitama, Japan?

You can take a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to Saitama-Shintoshin via Urawa in around 27 min.

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