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

The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥9500 - ¥15000 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Saitama is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Wakayama and Saitama?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Highway Wakayama and arriving at Saitama-Shintoshin. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Wakayama and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Wakayama to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Wakayamashi and arriving at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Wakayama to Saitama?

The distance between Wakayama and Saitama is 619 km. The road distance is 570.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Wakayama to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Wakayama to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Saitama bus from?

Wakayama to Saitama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.

Where do I catch the Wakayama to Saitama train from?

Wakayama to Saitama train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, depart from Wakayamashi station.

Train or bus from Wakayama to Saitama?

The best way to get from Wakayama to Saitama is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥16000 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Wakayama to Saitama bus arrive?

Wakayama to Saitama bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kyoto Station.

Where does the Wakayama to Saitama train arrive?

Wakayama to Saitama train services, operated by Nankai Electric Railway Limited Express, arrive at Shinimamiya station.

Can I drive from Wakayama to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Saitama is 571 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Wakayama to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 426+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Shinimamiyatrain [93481] Ltd. Exp. Southern 2 / ...
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
6h 19m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto Stationbus Ky
2. Take the bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
11h 30m
¥8,936–15,200
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Highway Wakayama to Saitama-Shintoshinnightbus
9h 46m
¥9,500–19,000
Drive 570.6 km
1. Drive from Wakayama to Saitamacar 570.6 km
6h 57m
¥9,912–14,317
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)train
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
5h
¥14,485–22,032
Car ferry to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the car ferry from Wakayama Kō to Tokushimacarferry
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
6h 5m
¥20,320–45,348
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
5h 30m
¥12,872–27,938
Train to Nanki Shirahama, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shirahamatrain
2. Fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SHM - HND
6h 12m
¥17,887–34,023
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
6h 32m
¥20,602–41,048
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
6h 42m

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.9 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Wakayamashi to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via Shinimamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Tōkyō Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakayama Station to さいたま新都心駅東口 via Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kyoto Station, and 京都駅八条口 in around 11h 30m.

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