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

The cheapest way to get from Sōka to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥270 - ¥400 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sōka to Saitama is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs ¥8500 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Sōka and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Sōka to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Minami-Koshigaya and arriving at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via 南浦和 Minami-Urawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Sōka to Saitama?

The distance between Sōka and Saitama is 18 km. The road distance is 17.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sōka to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs ¥380 - ¥650.

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

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Sōka to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sōka to Saitama train from?

Sōka to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Minami-Koshigaya station.

Where does the Sōka to Saitama train arrive?

Sōka to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Urawa station.

Can I drive from Sōka to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Sōka to Saitama is 18 km. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Sōka to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 435+ hotels available in Saitama.

Sōka to Saitama - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Sōka to Saitama by train, taxi, car, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Minami-Koshigaya to Minami-Urawatrain Musashinosen / ...
2. Take the train from 南浦和 Minami-Urawa to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Jk
27 min
¥387–643
Drive 17.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sōka to Saitamacar 17.7 km
20 min
¥271–391
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sōka to Saitamataxi 17.7 km
20 min
¥8,500–11,000
Walk
1. Take the walk from Sōka to Saitamawalk 18.5 km
3h 42m
Train via Kasukabe
1. Take the train from 草加 Soka to 春日部 Kasukabetrain Ts / ...
2. Take the train from Kasukabe to Owada(Saitama)train [43812] Tobu Urban Park / ...
38 min
¥536–612
Train via Kasukabe #2
1. Take the train from 獨協大学前 Dokkyodaigakumae to 春日部 Kasukabetrain Ts / ...
2. Take the train from Kasukabe to Owada(Saitama)train [43812] Tobu Urban Park / ...
53 min
¥519–593

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Distance: 18 km
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Sōka, Japan and Saitama, Japan?

You can take a train from Minami-Koshigaya to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via 南浦和 Minami-Urawa in around 27 min.

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