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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Saitama (State) is to fly and train which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥12000 - ¥21000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Saitama (State). However, there are services departing from 大阪ocat and arriving at さいたま新都心駅東口 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Saitama (State). 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 45m.

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

The distance between Osaka and Saitama (State) is 550 km. The road distance is 513.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Saitama (State) without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Osaka to Saitama (State), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Saitama (State)?

The best way to get from Osaka to Saitama (State) is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 5m.

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

Osaka 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 Osaka to Saitama (State) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Saitama (State)?

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

Where can I stay near Saitama (State)?

There are 424+ hotels available in Saitama (State).

Osaka 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 Osaka to Saitama (State) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 45m
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 5m
¥8,300–13,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminalnightbus
8h 34m
Drive 513.9 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Saitamacar 513.9 km
5h 52m
¥8,643–12,485
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
5h 13m
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
3h 40m
¥12,269–20,710
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 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 川口 Kawaguchitrain
4h 19m
¥12,589–50,212
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
3h 57m
¥15,499–34,460
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
5h 46m
¥23,995–48,155
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 石岡 Ishioka to 柏 Kashiwatrain
4. Take the train from Kashiwa to Kasukabetrain
5h 33m
¥22,009–48,672

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

¥11,600Cheapest Price

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Distance: 550 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Saitama (State), 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.

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