Saitama to Hachiōji by train
Hachiōji lies 41 km (26 mi) south-west of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 50 km (31 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saitama | Hachiōji | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 579,355 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Hachiōji Station, Minami-Ōsawa Station, Nishi-Hachiōji Station |
Where to book trains from Saitama to Hachiōji
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Staying in Hachiōji
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Hachioji. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15). Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 5,774 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hachiōji from Saitama?
41 km (26 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Saitama; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Hachiōji by train?
About 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Hachiōji?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hachiōji?
Our booking partner lists 25 places to stay in Hachioji, 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.