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How to get fromOtemachi to Kawagoeby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Otemachi to Kawagoe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train [17627] JR Hakushin / ...
    2. Take the train from Niigata to Omiya Stationtrain train Toki / ...
    3h 54m
    ¥4,708–6,100

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Niigata to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Wg5254
    9h 28m
    ¥4,668–10,790

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Niigata to Jomokogentrain train Toki
    2. Take the bus from Jōmō-Kōgen Station to Kawagoe Stationbus bus
    5h 49m
    ¥5,388–7,350

  4. Drive 295.2 km

    1. Drive from Otemachi to Kawagoecar car 295.2 km
    4h 3m
    ¥5,128–7,407

  5. Train to Niigata Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Niigatatrain train
    2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane KIJ - HND
    3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train
    4. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain train
    7h 50m
    ¥39,128–77,970

  6. Train to Shonai Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Shibata(Niigata) to Tsuruokatrain train
    2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SYO - HND
    3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train
    4. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain train
    6h 49m
    ¥48,355–204,869

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket¥51,346Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 310.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Otemachi, Niigata, Japan and Kawagoe, Japan?

You can take a train from Shibata(Niigata) to 川越 Kawagoe via Niigata, Omiya Station, and 大宮 Ōmiya in around 3h 54m. 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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