The average train between Machida and Saitama takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is a train service every few hours from Machida 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 hourly between Machida and Saitama. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Machida is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Saitama at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 16m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

1h 12m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Machida to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Machida station and arriving at Saitama station via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Machida to Saitama train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway, depart from 町田 Machida station.
Machida to Saitama train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway, arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
The distance between Machida and Saitama is 44.9 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from 町田 Machida to 大宮 Ōmiya via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 1h 45m.