Saitama to Kawasaki by bus
Kawasaki lies 43 km (27 mi) south of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 53 km (33 mi) of road.
| Saitama | Kawasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Saitama to Kawasaki
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Staying in Kawasaki
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27). Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 37,624 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kawasaki
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Common questions
How far is Kawasaki from Saitama?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line, south of Saitama; by road roughly 53 km (33 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Kawasaki by bus?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Kawasaki?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kawasaki?
Our booking partner lists 78 places to stay in Kawasaki, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.