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

The cheapest way to get from Hitachi to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitachi to Saitama is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Hitachi and Saitama?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitachi station to Saitama station. However, there are services departing from Hitachi Station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Hitachi and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Hitachi to Saitama. However, there are services departing from 日立 Hitachi and arriving at Saitama-Shintoshin via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Hitachi to Saitama?

The distance between Hitachi and Saitama is 175 km. The road distance is 139.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Hitachi to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Hitachi to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Saitama bus from?

Hitachi to Saitama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Hitachi Station.

Where do I catch the Hitachi to Saitama train from?

Hitachi to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 日立 Hitachi station.

Train or bus from Hitachi to Saitama?

The best way to get from Hitachi to Saitama is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Hitachi to Saitama bus arrive?

Hitachi to Saitama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Hitachi to Saitama train arrive?

Hitachi to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 上野 Ueno station.

Can I drive from Hitachi to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitachi to Saitama is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Hitachi to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 422+ hotels available in Saitama.

Hitachi to Saitama - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hitachi to Saitama by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from 日立 Hitachi to 上野 Uenotrain JR常磐線 JR Jōban Line / ...
2. Take the train from Ueno to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Negishisen / ...
2h 16m
¥2,680–3,516
Drive 139.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hitachi to Saitamacar 139.7 km
1h 54m
¥2,409–3,480
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hitachi Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Hitachi
3h 32m
¥3,000–3,750
Train via Tōkyō Station
1. Take the train from Hitachi to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hitachi / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Saitama-Shintoshintrain Negishisen / ...
2h 34m
¥2,773–3,634

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Distance: 174.6 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from 日立 Hitachi to Saitama-Shintoshin via Ueno in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Hitachi Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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