The average train between Kobe and Saitama takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. 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 3 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 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. 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 Kobe station and arriving at Saitama station via Tōkyō Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
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 CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
The distance between Kobe and Saitama is 427.9 km. The road distance is 575 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Kobe to Tōkyō Station hourly, and the journey takes 3h 8m.