Saitama to Fukushima by train
Fukushima lies 217 km (135 mi) north of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 11 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 265 km (165 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saitama | Fukushima | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 294,237 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Fukushima Station, Kanayagawa Station, Minami-Fukushima Station |
Where to book trains from Saitama to Fukushima
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Common questions
How far is Fukushima from Saitama?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, north of Saitama; by road roughly 265 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Fukushima by train?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Fukushima?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
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.