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

The cheapest way to get from Iwata to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwata to Saitama is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Iwata and Saitama?

No, there is no direct bus from Iwata to Saitama station. However, there are services departing from Tomei Kakegawa and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Iwata and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Iwata to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Iwata(Shizuoka) and arriving at Ōmiya via Hamamatsu and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Iwata to Saitama?

The distance between Iwata and Saitama is 280 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwata to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Iwata to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwata to Saitama bus from?

Iwata to Saitama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tomei Kakegawa station.

Where do I catch the Iwata to Saitama train from?

Iwata to Saitama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Hamamatsu station.

Train or bus from Iwata to Saitama?

The best way to get from Iwata to Saitama is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6300 - ¥6600 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Iwata to Saitama bus arrive?

Iwata to Saitama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Iwata to Saitama train arrive?

Iwata to Saitama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Iwata to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwata to Saitama is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Iwata to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 431+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamamatsu to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ōmiyatrain Yamabiko / ...
2h 45m
Drive 262.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Iwata to Saitamacar 262.4 km
3h 4m
¥4,042–5,838
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tomei Kakegawa to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
6h 8m
¥6,300–6,550
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kakegawa to Odawaratrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Odawara to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Toukaidouhonsen / ...
4h 17m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Iwata(Shizuoka) to Shizuokatrain
2. Take the bus from Shizuoka Station to Yokohama Stationbus
3. Take the train from Yokohama to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk
6h 35m

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Distance: 280.5 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Iwata(Shizuoka) to Ōmiya via Hamamatsu and Tōkyō Station in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tomei Kakegawa to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,800 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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