There are 3 ways to get from Saitama to Otemachi by train, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)train [17598] JR Hakushin / ...
2h 29m¥4,379–5,663Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Niigatanightbus Wg5151
7h 36m¥4,680–10,150Drive 306.6 km
- Drive from Saitama to Otemachicar 306.6 km
4h 21m¥5,259–7,595
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Otemachi is to train which costs ¥4300 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Otemachi is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Otemachi. However, there are services departing from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal and arriving at Niigata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama station to Otemachi. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station and arriving at Shibata(Niigata) via Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Saitama and Otemachi is 295 km. The road distance is 306.6 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Otemachi without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Saitama to Otemachi, including transfers.
Saitama to Otemachi bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal station.
Saitama to Otemachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
Saitama to Otemachi bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Niigata station.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Otemachi, Niigata, Japan?
You can take a train from Omiya Station to Shibata(Niigata) via Niigata in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Niigata once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–9,500 and the journey takes 6h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Shibata(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥480–650
- Website
- JR EAST
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–9,500
- Website
- Willer Express
- Economy
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Relax (front area)
- ¥5,000–9,500
- Relax (ladies area)
- ¥5,000–9,500
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Booking & Getting There
Saitama to Otemachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Niigata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Otemachi is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Saitama to Otemachi.
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