What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State)?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State) is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State)?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State) is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Saitama (State)?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Saitama (State). However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at さいたま新都心駅東口 via 京都駅八条口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Saitama (State)?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Saitama (State). However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Saitama (State)?

The distance between Kyoto and Saitama (State) is 511 km. The road distance is 477.4 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Saitama (State) without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State) without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State)?

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Saitama (State) bus from?

Kyoto to Saitama (State) bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 京都駅八条口 station.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Saitama (State) train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Saitama (State)?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State) is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Kyoto to Saitama (State) bus arrive?

Kyoto to Saitama (State) bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at さいたま新都心駅東口 station.

Where does the Kyoto to Saitama (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Saitama (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Saitama (State) is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Kyoto to Saitama (State).

Where can I stay near Saitama (State)?

There are 426+ hotels available in Saitama (State).

Kyoto to Saitama (State) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Saitama (State) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk / ...
3h 51m
Drive 477.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kyoto to Saitamacar 477.4 km
5h 21m
¥8,281–11,961
Bus
1. Take the bus from 京都駅八条口 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 5m
¥8,300–13,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijyo to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminalnightbus
8h 40m
Train via Tsuruga
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Omiya Stationtrain Kagayaki
4h 51m
¥11,219–15,768
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 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 川口 Kawaguchitrain
4h 12m
¥13,309–20,660
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 川口 Kawaguchitrain
4h 35m
¥12,245–27,025
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 31m
¥16,499–36,460
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 川口 Kawaguchitrain
4h 37m
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from 石岡 Ishioka to 柏 Kashiwatrain
5h 49m
¥19,655–39,725

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 510.6 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Saitama (State), Japan?

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Saitama via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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