Karuizawa to Saitama

Karuizawa to Saitama

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$37
 
 
$170

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Karuizawa to Saitama Schedule

Karuizawa to Saitama Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
JR East Rail Pass 5 Day Pass 06:56 - 07:37¥ 18,900
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 11:23 - 12:04¥ 5,618
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 16:48 - 17:29¥ 5,618
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 18:52 - 19:33¥ 5,618
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 20:11 - 20:52¥ 5,618
Hokuriku Shinkansen Standard Class 22:19 - 23:00¥ 5,618

Transportation from Karuizawa to Saitama

Facts about the transport from Karuizawa to Saitama

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport41m
Earliest Departure6:56 AM
Latest Departure10:19 PM
Departures per day6
Distance35 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHokuriku Shinkansen, JR East Rail Pass, Seibu Tourist Bus ZSBG1

How to get from Karuizawa to Saitama

Travelling between Karuizawa and Saitama is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 169.41 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 36.49.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 3 hours to travel between Karuizawa and Saitama depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Karuizawa and Saitama. Train will bring you to your destination in 41m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 2h 27m to reach Saitama.

How much does it cost to get from Karuizawa to Saitama?

Travelling between Karuizawa and Saitama can be as cheap as USD 36.49 if you opt for a Hokuriku Shinkansen train and as expensive as USD 169.41 if you buy a JR East Rail Pass Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Karuizawa and Saitama ?

  • 6 from Karuizawa to Saitama starting from 06:56 Karuizawa until 22:19 Karuizawa

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Karuizawa to Saitama.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Karuizawa to Saitama overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Karuizawa and Saitama

Seibu Tourist Bus ZSBG1

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Karuizawa to Saitama?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus