How to travel from Akō to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Akō and Chiba is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Akō to Chiba by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Shin-Osaka, plane

Take the train to Shin-Osaka then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,780($180)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,305($140)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Tokyo station then take the train to Chibaminato.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,185($89)
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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance645km (400 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Akō and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Akō to Chiba by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥12,185 ($89) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,980 ($220).

The distance between Akō and Chiba is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Akō 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 Akō to Chiba is to take a taxi, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥29,980 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥12,185 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Chiba. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako, Himeji and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Akō and Chiba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Akō and Chiba. We recommend that you take a taxi to Aioi(Hyogo) then take the train to Okayama and then to Kurashiki then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Himeji and then to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Akō and Chiba. The distance is around 645km (400 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 Akō to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥19,305 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Akō and Chiba

Transport options from Akō to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Shin-Osaka, plane + 6 similar
3h 45m
¥24,780($180)
hourly591km (367 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
¥18,755($135)
hourly578km (359 miles)
Train to Tottori, Fly3h 55m
¥30,255($220)
5 times a day672km (418 miles)
Train to Himeji, plane4h 15m
¥32,995($240)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane4h 20m
¥30,530($225)
hourly754km (468 miles)
Taxi, Train and Plane3h 30m
¥29,980($220)
5 times a day708km (440 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 5m
¥33,130($240)
hourly714km (444 miles)
Train
4h 20m
¥19,305($140)
hourly673km (418 miles)
Bus and Train
12h 45m
¥12,185($89)
6 times a week703km (437 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
¥9,720($71)
on demand645km (400 miles)

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Airlines

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