What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Saitama?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Saitama is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Saitama?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Saitama is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Saitama. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Ōmiya via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Kobe to Saitama?

The distance between Kobe and Saitama is 575 km. The road distance is 543.7 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Saitama without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Kobe to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Saitama train from?

Kobe to Saitama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Where does the Kobe to Saitama train arrive?

Kobe to Saitama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Saitama is 544 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Kobe to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 406+ hotels available in Saitama.

Kobe to Saitama - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kobe to Saitama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
3h 7m
¥13,275–21,245
Drive 543.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kobe to Saitamacar 543.7 km
6h 14m
¥9,023–13,033
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain Nozomi
2. Take the bus from 京都駅八条口 to さいたま新都心駅東口bus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 13m
¥9,078–15,729
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminalnightbus
10h 11m
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
3h 39m
¥11,130–19,490
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
4h 5m
¥12,803–33,310
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
3. Take the train from Nippori to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
4h 35m
¥17,153–44,270
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 23m
¥16,390–65,750
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Motomachi to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Saitama-Shintoshintrain
5h 3m

Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

¥10,645Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 574.7 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Saitama, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–18,000 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Ōsaka to Saitama Shintoshin Bus Terminal once daily, and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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