How to travel from Akita to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Akita and Chiba is around 521km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Akita to Chiba by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,620($135)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku then take the train to Chiba.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance595km (370 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akita and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Akita to Chiba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥17,385 ($125) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).

The distance between Akita and Chiba is around 521km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Akita and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Akita to Chiba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Akita and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,385 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akita and Chiba. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akita to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akita and Chiba. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akita and Chiba. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akita to Chiba. We recommend that you fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Chiba is Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Chiba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Akita and Chiba. The distance is around 595km (370 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akita to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥18,620 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akita and Chiba

Transport options from Akita to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
¥23,275($170)
hourly521km (323 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
¥27,245($200)
every 2 hours660km (410 miles)
Train
4h 35m
¥18,620($135)
every 3 hours661km (411 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 45m
¥17,385($125)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
¥8,625($63)
on demand595km (370 miles)

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Airports near Chiba

The following major airports near Chiba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Chiba
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Chiba
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Chiba