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

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Saitama is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Saitama is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Saitama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ueda and arriving at Ōmiya. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Ueda to Saitama?

The distance between Ueda and Saitama is 159 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100.

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

The train from Ueda to Ōmiya takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Saitama train from?

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

Train or bus from Ueda to Saitama?

The best way to get from Ueda to Saitama is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Ueda to Saitama train arrive?

Ueda to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Saitama is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Ueda to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 1701+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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

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 Ueda to Ōmiyatrain Hakutaka / ...
1h 5m
¥2,300–3,100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）bus 池袋～上田
3h 48m
¥1,830–4,400
Drive 170.5 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Saitamacar 170.5 km
2h 18m
¥2,957–4,270
Train via Kumagaya
1. Take the train from Ueda to Kumagayatrain Asama
2. Take the train from 熊谷 Kumagaya to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshintrain Ju / ...
1h 50m
¥2,475–3,275

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 159.1 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueda to Ōmiya 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,300–3,100 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,400–3,800 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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