What is the cheapest way to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥550 - ¥800 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo is to train which takes 29 min and costs ¥2800 - ¥7000.

How far is it from Saitama (State) to Tokyo?

The distance between Saitama (State) and Tokyo is 35 km. The road distance is 32.2 km.

How do I travel from Saitama (State) to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs ¥2800 - ¥7000.

How long does it take to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 29 min to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Saitama (State) to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama (State) to Tokyo is 32 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Saitama (State) to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10842+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Saitama (State) to Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo by train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ōmiya to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yamabiko / ...
29 min
¥2,810–6,530
Drive 32.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Saitama to Tokyocar 32.2 km
36 min
¥555–801
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Saitama to Tokyotaxi 32.2 km
36 min
¥15,000–19,000
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Saitama to Urawataxi
2. Take the train from Urawa to Shinjuku Stationtrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku / ...
32 min
¥3,778–6,392
Train via Saitama-Shintoshin
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Tōkyō Stationtrain JK: Keihin-Tōhoku·Negishi Line Local / ...
50 min
¥3,323–4,037

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saitama (State) to Tokyo.

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Distance: 34.6 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Saitama (State), Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Ōmiya to Tōkyō Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,300–3,800 and the journey takes 25 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 5 minutes.

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