The average train between Kobe and Saitama takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Kobe to Saitama. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kobe and Saitama. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Saitama at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kobe to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Shin Kobe station and arriving at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Kobe to Saitama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Kobe station.
Kobe to Saitama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin station.
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The distance between Kobe and Saitama is 427.9 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Shin Kobe to さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 57m.
