There are 4 ways to get from Saitama to Ibaraki (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to 上野 Uenotrain Ju / ...
- Take the train from Ueno to Mitotrain Tokiwa / ...
2h 49m¥4,659–5,914Drive 105.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Mitocar 105.4 km
1h 34m¥1,818–2,625Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving Schoolbus Mito
3h 18m¥3,034–3,209Train, bus
- Take the train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to Tōkyō Stationtrain Ju / ...
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving Schoolbus Mito
3h 24m¥3,012–3,181
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki (State) is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki (State) is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama station to Ibaraki (State). However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Showa Driving School via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Ibaraki (State). However, there are services departing from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Mito via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Saitama and Ibaraki (State) is 147 km. The road distance is 105.4 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Saitama to Ibaraki (State), including transfers.
Saitama to Ibaraki (State) bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Saitama to Ibaraki (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Ibaraki (State) is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Ibaraki (State), Japan?
You can take a train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to Mito via Ueno and Mito in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving School every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to 上野 Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ueno to Mito
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Saitama to Ibaraki (State) bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Showa Driving School station.
Saitama to Ibaraki (State) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 上野 Ueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Ibaraki (State) is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Saitama to Ibaraki (State).
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