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

The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Saitama (State) is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Niigata to Saitama (State) is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Saitama (State). However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Saitama (State) station. However, there are services departing from Hakusan(Niigata) and arriving at Omiya Station via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

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

The distance between Niigata and Saitama (State) is 275 km. The road distance is 288 km.

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

The best way to get from Niigata to Saitama (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Niigata to Saitama (State), including transfers.

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

Niigata to Saitama (State) bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Niigata station.

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

Niigata to Saitama (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.

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

Niigata to Saitama (State) bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal station.

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

Niigata to Saitama (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.

Can I drive from Niigata to Saitama (State)?

Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Saitama (State) is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Niigata to Saitama (State).

Where can I stay near Saitama (State)?

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

Niigata to Saitama (State) - 3 ways to travel via train, night bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Niigata to Saitama (State) by train, night bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain Toki / ...
2h 53m
¥6,290–8,014
Drive 288 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Niigata to Saitamacar 288 km
3h 51m
¥4,997–7,217
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Niigata to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5254
8h 19m
¥5,845–12,069

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Distance: 274.9 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Omiya Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,000 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Niigata to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,800–9,500 and the journey takes 7h 2m.

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