There are 2 ways to get from Saitama to Niijima by train, plane, or ferry
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 新宿 Shinjukutrain
- Fly from Chofu Airport to Niijima Airportplane
2h 50m¥17,207–17,814Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shimbashitrain Keihintouhokusen / ...
- Take the ferry from Tokyo Takeshiba Port to Niijimaferry
5h 13m¥11,802–17,030
Chofu Airport to Niijima Airport flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Niijima is to train and ferry which costs ¥11000 - ¥17000 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Niijima is to train and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥17000 - ¥18000.
The distance between Saitama and Niijima is 194 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Niijima without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 13m and costs ¥11000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Saitama to Niijima, including transfers.
There are 14+ hotels available in Niijima.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Niijima, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Saitama to Niijima. However, you can take the train to 新宿 Shinjuku, take the train to 調布 Chōfu, take the taxi to Chofu Airport airport, then fly to Niijima Airport. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Niijima via Shimbashi, 新橋 Shimbashi, 竹芝 Takeshiba, and Tokyo Takeshiba Port in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 新宿 Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shimbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–750
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 03-5472-9999
- Website
- Tokai Kisen
Ferry from Tokyo Takeshiba Port to Niijima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Website
- Tokai Kisen
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