What is the cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama?

The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama is to bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama?

The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama is to fly and train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Namba (Station) and Saitama?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 大阪ocat and arriving at さいたま新都心駅東口. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Namba (Station) and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at Saitama-Shintoshin via Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Namba (Station) to Saitama?

The distance between Namba (Station) and Saitama is 555 km. The road distance is 517.5 km.

How do I travel from Namba (Station) to Saitama without a car?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Saitama bus from?

Namba (Station) to Saitama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 大阪ocat station.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Saitama train from?

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

Train or bus from Namba (Station) to Saitama?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h.

Where does the Namba (Station) to Saitama bus arrive?

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

Where does the Namba (Station) to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Namba (Station) to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Saitama is 517 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Namba (Station) to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 423+ hotels available in Saitama.

Namba (Station) to Saitama - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Saitama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
5h 24m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Osaka-Namba to Omiyanightbus Jx282
10h 30m
¥5,000–13,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from 大阪ocat 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
¥6,000–11,000
Drive 517.5 km
1. Drive from Namba (Station) to Saitamacar 517.5 km
5h 56m
¥8,905–12,863
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 Hamamatsuchou to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
4h 7m
¥13,645–21,130
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
2. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin)train
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from Hamamatsuchou to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
5h 7m
¥12,743–52,374
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 Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
4h 27m
¥16,915–38,930
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from Namba Station, Osaka to Highway Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 54m
¥23,113–52,000
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
2. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin)train
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
5. Take the train from Ueno to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
5h 40m
¥22,393–34,324

Namba (Station) to Saitama by bus

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Distance: 554.5 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Saitama, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 大阪ocat to さいたま新都心駅東口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h. Kintetsu Bus also services this route once daily.

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