Osaka to Kawagoe by train
Kawagoe lies 386 km (240 mi) east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 7 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 471 km (293 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Osaka | Kawagoe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 354,571 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōbashi Station, Ōsaka Abenobashi Station, Ōsaka Namba Station | Hon-Kawagoe Station, Kawagoeshi Station, Kawagoe Station |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 350-0852 |
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Common questions
How far is Kawagoe from Osaka?
386 km (240 mi) in a straight line, east of Osaka; by road roughly 471 km (293 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Kawagoe by train?
About 2 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Kawagoe?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.