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

The cheapest way to get from Iwaki to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwaki to Saitama is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Iwaki and Saitama?

No, there is no direct bus from Iwaki to Saitama station. However, there are services departing from Taira Nakamachi and arriving at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Iwaki and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Iwaki to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Iwaki and arriving at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via 上野 Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Iwaki to Saitama?

The distance between Iwaki and Saitama is 237 km. The road distance is 196.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwaki to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Iwaki to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwaki to Saitama bus from?

Iwaki to Saitama bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Taira Nakamachi station.

Where do I catch the Iwaki to Saitama train from?

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

Train or bus from Iwaki to Saitama?

The best way to get from Iwaki to Saitama is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Iwaki to Saitama bus arrive?

Iwaki to Saitama bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where does the Iwaki to Saitama train arrive?

Iwaki to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.

Can I drive from Iwaki to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwaki to Saitama is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Iwaki to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 421+ hotels available in Saitama.

Iwaki to Saitama - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Iwaki to Saitama by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Iwaki to Uenotrain Hitachi
2. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk / ...
3h 6m
¥3,555–4,649
Drive 196.7 km
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1. Drive from Iwaki to Saitamacar 196.7 km
2h 36m
¥3,391–4,898
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taira Nakamachi to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus
3h 31m
¥4,300–4,550

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Distance: 236.7 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Iwaki to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via 上野 Ueno in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Taira Nakamachi to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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