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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Saitama is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥10000 - ¥26000.

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Saitama?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at さいたま新都心駅東口 via 名古屋駅太閤通口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe and arriving at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Kobe to Saitama?

The distance between Kobe and Saitama is 573 km. The road distance is 543.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Kobe to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Saitama bus from?

Kobe to Saitama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Saitama train from?

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

Train or bus from Kobe to Saitama?

The best way to get from Kobe to Saitama is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Kobe to Saitama bus arrive?

Kobe to Saitama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

Where does the Kobe to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kobe to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Saitama is 544 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Kobe to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 427+ hotels available in Saitama.

Kobe to Saitama - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kobe to Saitama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk / ...
3h 57m
Drive 543.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Saitamacar 543.7 km
6h 15m
¥9,344–13,497
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from 名古屋駅太閤通口 to さいたま新都心駅東口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 46m
¥9,460–14,460
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminalnightbus
10h 11m
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
3h 45m
¥10,630–25,490
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
4h 11m
¥13,803–19,310
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 38m
¥16,163–37,270
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 47m
¥17,860–37,600
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
5h 8m
¥20,512–45,345

Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥9,769Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.4 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sannomiya BT to さいたま新都心駅東口 via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and 名古屋駅太閤通口 in around 9h 46m.

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