The average train between Saitama and Machida takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Saitama to Machida. 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 Saitama and Machida. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saitama is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Machida at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 18m • 1 change

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1h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Machida. However, there are services departing from Saitama station and arriving at Machida station via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Saitama to Machida train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Saitama to Machida train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 町田 Machida station.
The distance between Saitama and Machida is 44.9 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 町田 Machida via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 1h 45m.