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

The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Sakai is to bus which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saitama to Sakai is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct train between Saitama and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Sakai via Shinagawa, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Saitama to Sakai?

The distance between Saitama and Sakai is 563 km. The road distance is 519.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Saitama to Sakai without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Saitama to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Sakai train from?

Saitama to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shinagawa station.

Train or bus from Saitama to Sakai?

The best way to get from Saitama to Sakai is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Saitama to Sakai train arrive?

Saitama to Sakai train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Saitama to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Sakai is 519 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Saitama to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7369+ hotels available in Sakai.

Saitama to Sakai - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Saitama to Sakai by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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 Shinagawa to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
3h 42m
¥13,127–18,413
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 大阪ocat高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 40m
¥6,590–10,840
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal to JR Namba Station OCAT
9h 8m
Drive 519.1 km
1. Drive from Saitama to Sakai519.1 km
5h 46m
¥8,873–12,817
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Namba to Sakai
4h 6m
¥13,817–44,283
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Imamiya
4h 48m
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Nippori
2. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
4. Take the train from Namba to Sakai
4h 40m
¥23,168–47,264
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ōmiya to Ueno
2. Take the train from Ueno to Ishioka
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
4. Take the train from Sannomiya to Ōsaka
5. Take the train from Ōsaka to Shin-Imamiya
5h 41m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

¥11,864Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.2 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shinagawa to Shin-Ōsaka Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus Co operates a bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 大阪ocat once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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