Day trip from Saitama to Chikusei
Chikusei lies 54 km (34 mi) north-east of Saitama, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 54 km (34 mi) apart, Chikusei is a realistic day trip from Saitama: about 53 min each way by road.
| Saitama | Chikusei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.3 million | 100,753 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Chikusei
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Common questions
How far is Chikusei from Saitama?
54 km (34 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Saitama; by road roughly 66 km (41 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saitama to Chikusei by road?
About 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saitama and Chikusei?
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.