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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Saitama is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka 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 Osaka and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Ōmiya via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Osaka to Saitama?

The distance between Osaka and Saitama is 546 km. The road distance is 513.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Saitama without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Osaka to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Saitama bus from?

Osaka to Saitama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 大阪ocat station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Saitama train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Saitama?

The best way to get from Osaka to Saitama is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥13000 and takes 9h.

Where does the Osaka to Saitama bus arrive?

Osaka 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 Osaka to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Saitama is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Osaka to Saitama.

How do I get a train ticket from Osaka to Saitama?

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

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

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 40m
Bus
cheapest
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
¥5,000–13,000
Drive 513.9 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Saitamacar 513.9 km
5h 52m
¥8,851–12,785
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
3h 57m
¥13,449–20,910
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
5h 10m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Hamamatsuchou to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
4h 41m
¥12,769–52,412
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 17m
¥16,719–40,710
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4. Take the train from Ueno to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
5h 9m
¥22,419–54,362
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka 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 Hamamatsuchou to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
6h 8m
¥24,175–52,355

Osaka to Saitama by bus

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Distance: 545.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Saitama, 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, 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. Two other operators also service this route.

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