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

The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Sakai is to bus which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saitama to Sakai is to train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Saitama and Sakai?

No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Sakai. However, there are services departing from さいたま新都心駅東口 and arriving at 大阪ocat via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Saitama and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Sakai. However, there are services departing from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Sakai via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Saitama to Sakai?

The distance between Saitama and Sakai is 563 km. The road distance is 519.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Saitama to Sakai without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Saitama to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Sakai bus from?

Saitama to Sakai 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 Sakai train from?

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

Train or bus from Saitama to Sakai?

The best way to get from Saitama to Sakai is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Saitama to Sakai bus arrive?

Saitama to Sakai bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 大阪ocat station.

Where does the Saitama to Sakai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Saitama to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Sakai is 519 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Saitama to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9464+ hotels available in Sakai.

Saitama to Sakai - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Saitama to Sakai by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 28m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Omiya to Osaka-Nambanightbus Jx281
10h 23m
¥5,290–12,840
Bus
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 大阪ocatbus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 42m
¥6,590–10,840
Drive 519.3 km
1. Drive from Saitama to Sakaicar 519.3 km
6h 16m
¥9,010–13,015
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 19m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Namba to Sakaitrain
4h 4m
¥13,817–21,283
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train, subway
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Kobe-sannomiya to Osaka-umedatrain
4. Take the subway from Umeda to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
4h 57m
¥11,957–26,443
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4. Take the train from Namba to Sakaitrain
4h 33m
¥17,170–37,266
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 Ōsakatrain
6h 10m
¥23,277–48,533
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to 上野 Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4. Take the train from Kobe-sannomiya to Osaka-umedatrain
5h 58m
¥19,689–39,064

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.4 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, 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 大阪ocat once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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