There are 4 ways to get from Saitama to Sayama by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 川越 Kawagoetrain Ja
- Take the train from 本川越 Hon-Kawagoe to 狭山市 Sayamashitrain Ss
51 min¥603–819Drive 27.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saitama to Sayamacar 27.1 km
29 min¥415–600Bus
- Take the bus from 大宮駅西口 to 川越グリーンパークbus 大22
- Take the bus from 川越グリーンパーク to 本川越駅bus 本52
1h 33m¥699–884Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saitama to Sayamataxi 27.1 km
29 min¥13,000–16,000
Saitama to Sayama by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Sayama is to drive which costs ¥410 - ¥600 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Saitama to Sayama is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs ¥13000 - ¥16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saitama to Sayama. However, there are services departing from 大宮駅西口 and arriving at 本川越駅 via 川越グリーンパーク. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Sayama. However, there are services departing from 大宮 Ōmiya and arriving at 狭山市 Sayamashi via 川越 Kawagoe and 本川越 Hon-Kawagoe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Saitama and Sayama is 27 km. The road distance is 27.1 km.
The best way to get from Saitama to Sayama without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs ¥600 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Saitama to Sayama, including transfers.
Saitama to Sayama bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 大宮駅西口 station.
Saitama to Sayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 大宮 Ōmiya station.
The best way to get from Saitama to Sayama is to train which takes 51 min and costs ¥600 - ¥850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 1h 33m.
What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Sayama, Japan?
You can take a train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 狭山市 Sayamashi via 川越 Kawagoe, 川越市 Kawagoeshi, and 本川越 Hon-Kawagoe in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 大宮駅西口 to 狭山市 Sayamashi via 川越グリーンパーク, 本川越駅, and 本川越 Hon-Kawagoe in around 1h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 川越 Kawagoe
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–450
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-005-712
- Website
- Seibu Railway
Train from 本川越 Hon-Kawagoe to 狭山市 Sayamashi
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–210
- Website
- Seibu Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- ¥13,000–16,000
Uber
- Website
- uber.com
GO
- Website
- go.goinc.jp
Ageo taxi
- Phone
- +81 48 772 7000
- Website
- ageotaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Saitama to Sayama bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 川越グリーンパーク station.
Saitama to Sayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 川越 Kawagoe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Sayama is 27 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Saitama to Sayama.
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