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

The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Saitama is to train which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Saitama is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2000.

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Saitama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kamakura and arriving at Ōmiya. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Saitama?

The distance between Kamakura and Saitama is 83 km. The road distance is 79.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamakura to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1700.

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

The train from Kamakura to Ōmiya takes 1h 26m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Saitama train from?

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

Where does the Kamakura to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kamakura to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Saitama is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Kamakura to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 416+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kamakura to Ōmiyatrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku / ...
1h 26m
¥1,200–1,700
Drive 79.9 km
1. Drive from Kamakura to Saitamacar 79.9 km
1h 16m
¥1,365–1,972
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kamakura to Saitamataxi 79.9 km
1h 16m
¥41,000–50,000
Train via Tokyo
1. Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to 品川 Shinagawatrain Jo
2. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk
1h 53m
¥1,373–1,866

Kamakura to Saitama by train

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 82.7 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kamakura to Ōmiya every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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