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 ¥4400 - ¥6500 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 ¥4400 - ¥6500.

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 33m.

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 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Iwata to Saitama, including transfers.

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.

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 421+ hotels available in Saitama.

Iwata to Saitama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 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 / ...
2h 33m
Drive 262.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Iwata to Saitamacar 262.4 km
3h 4m
¥4,411–6,371
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Iwata(Shizuoka) to Shizuokatrain [18252] HomeLiner-Shizuoka 2
2. Take the bus from Shizuoka Station North Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Shinjuku
5h 58m
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from Kakegawa to Odawaratrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Odawara to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
4h 22m

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Distance: 280.5 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Hamamatsu to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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