Kitakyushu to Saitama by bus
Saitama lies 835 km (519 mi) east of Kitakyushu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 14 min including stops, over roughly 1,019 km (633 mi) of road.
| Kitakyushu | Saitama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 940,978 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Kitakyushu to Saitama
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Staying in Saitama
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Saitama. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24). Across 28 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 31,345 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Saitama from Kitakyushu?
835 km (519 mi) in a straight line, east of Kitakyushu; by road roughly 1,019 km (633 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kitakyushu to Saitama by bus?
About 15 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kitakyushu and Saitama?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Saitama?
Our booking partner lists 67 places to stay in Saitama, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.