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 hourly, 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 hourly.

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 426+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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best
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
¥1,386–2,002
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kamakura to Saitamataxi 79.9 km
1h 16m
¥34,000–41,000
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from 和田塚 Wadazuka to 藤沢 Fujisawatram En
2. Take the train from Fujisawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2h 5m
¥1,490–2,026

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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 hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 1h 26m.

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