What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama University?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama University is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama University?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Saitama University is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs ¥8000 - ¥12000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Saitama University?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Saitama University. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at 埼玉大学 via 北浦和駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Saitama University?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Saitama University. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 北浦和 Kita-Urawa via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Saitama University?

The distance between Kyoto and Saitama University is 507 km. The road distance is 470.2 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Saitama University without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Saitama University without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Saitama University?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Kyoto to Saitama University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Saitama University bus from?

Kyoto to Saitama University bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Saitama University train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Saitama University?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Saitama University is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Tōkyō Station, which costs ¥3800 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the Kyoto to Saitama University bus arrive?

Kyoto to Saitama University bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Kyoto to Saitama University train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Saitama University?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Saitama University is 470 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Kyoto to Saitama University.

Where can I stay near Saitama University?

There are 428+ hotels available in Saitama University.

Kyoto to Saitama University - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Saitama University by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
4h 12m
Bus via Tōkyō Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
9h 12m
¥3,840–12,880
Drive 470.2 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Saitama Universitycar 470.2 km
5h 18m
¥8,157–11,783
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 北浦和 Kita-Urawatrain
4. Take the bus from 北浦和駅 to 埼玉大学bus
4h 56m
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 37m
¥6,550–10,940
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 北浦和 Kita-Urawatrain
5h 19m
¥12,545–27,405
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 北浦和 Kita-Urawatrain
5. Take the bus from 北浦和駅 to 埼玉大学bus
5h 16m
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 北浦和 Kita-Urawatrain
5h 21m
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 Ishioka to Uenotrain
6h 16m
¥20,165–40,405

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

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Distance: 507.4 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Saitama University, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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