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

The cheapest way to get from Kamikōchi to Saitama is to bus and train which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamikōchi to Saitama is to bus and train via Nagano which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Kamikōchi and Saitama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kamikōchi to Saitama station. However, there are services departing from Kamikochi BT and arriving at Ōmiya Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Kamikōchi to Saitama?

The distance between Kamikōchi and Saitama is 301 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamikōchi to Saitama without a car is to bus and train via Nagano which takes 5h 24m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Kamikōchi to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamikōchi to Saitama bus from?

Kamikōchi to Saitama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Kamikochi BT station.

Where does the Kamikōchi to Saitama bus arrive?

Kamikōchi to Saitama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 423+ hotels available in Saitama.

Kamikōchi to Saitama - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kamikōchi to Saitama by bus or train

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Bus, train via Nagano
best
1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
3. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
5h 24m
¥5,269–8,125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
6h 17m
¥4,600–18,000
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Matsumoto Stationbus
2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain Azusa
6h 3m
¥5,219–7,925
Bus via Hirayu Onsen
1. Take the bus from Hirayu Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Takayama
6h 57m
¥8,000–11,358

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Distance: 300.8 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan and Saitama, Japan?

ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Kamikochi BT to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,600–18,000 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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