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

The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Saitama and Ibaraki?

No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Ibaraki. However, there are services departing from さいたま新都心駅東口 and arriving at 京都駅八条口 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Saitama and Ibaraki?

No, there is no direct train from Saitama station to Ibaraki. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station and arriving at Ibaraki via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Saitama to Ibaraki?

The distance between Saitama and Ibaraki is 535 km. The road distance is 501.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Saitama to Ibaraki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Ibaraki bus from?

Saitama to Ibaraki bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from さいたま新都心駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Ibaraki train from?

Saitama to Ibaraki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Saitama to Ibaraki?

The best way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Saitama to Ibaraki bus arrive?

Saitama to Ibaraki bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 京都駅八条口 station.

Where does the Saitama to Ibaraki train arrive?

Saitama to Ibaraki train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Saitama to Ibaraki?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Ibaraki is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Saitama to Ibaraki.

Where can I stay near Ibaraki?

There are 9398+ hotels available in Ibaraki.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 48m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Omiya to Minami-Kusatsunightbus Jx281
2. Take the train from Minami-Kusatsu to Ibarakitrain Biwako Line / ...
9h 52m
¥5,750–13,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 京都駅八条口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
8h 38m
¥6,760–11,150
Drive 501.4 km
1. Drive from Saitama to Ibarakicar 501.4 km
5h 42m
¥7,669–11,077
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 51m
¥13,247–19,583
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Ibarakitrain
4h 54m
¥12,757–48,383
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 12m
¥17,030–42,626
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueno to Takahamatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Ibarakitrain
5h 56m
¥21,069–36,464
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Ibarakitrain
6h 27m
¥25,797–56,133

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.2 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Ibaraki, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 京都駅八条口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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