There are 5 ways to get from Saitama to Hirayu by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsenbus Takayama
4h 32m¥6,000–8,000Drive 255.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Hirayucar 255.1 km
3h 55m¥4,430–6,399Train
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Toyamatrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
6h 18mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ikebus
6h 53m¥6,607–10,674Bus via Matsumoto
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ikebus
7h 8m¥7,507–13,974
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Hirayu is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Hirayu is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Hirayu. However, there are services departing from Omiya and arriving at Hirayu Onsen via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama station to Hirayu. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station and arriving at Takayama via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Saitama and Hirayu is 285 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Hirayu without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Saitama to Hirayu, including transfers.
Saitama to Hirayu bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Saitama to Hirayu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Hirayu is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Hirayu, Japan?
Nohi Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Omiya Station to Hirayu Onsen via Toyama, Takayama, and Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Omiya Station to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ike
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,000
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ike
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,000
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Saitama to Hirayu bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Hirayu Onsen station.
Saitama to Hirayu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Hirayu is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Saitama to Hirayu.
There are eight+ hotels available in Hirayu.