The distance between Chiba and Fuji is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chiba to Fuji by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).
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Take the bus to Tokyo Sta. Yaesu Exit and then to Tomei Fuji.
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There are several options for getting from Chiba to Fuji by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,295 ($46).
The distance between Chiba and Fuji is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Chiba and Fuji by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Fuji is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ¥6,295 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Fuji, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Fuji. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Japan Railways, Narita Express (N'EX), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Fuji. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chiba and Fuji. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chiba to Fuji. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Sta. Yaesu Exit. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Keisei bus and Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus run regular bus services between Chiba and Fuji. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Fuji. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka). instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Fuji is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Fuji. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chiba and Fuji. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Fuji is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around ¥6,295 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 45m | ¥6,295($46) | hourly | 174km (108 miles) |
Train via Tokyo | 1h 55m | ¥6,295($46) | hourly | 176km (109 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | ¥4,790($35) | every 4 hours | 181km (113 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 179km (111 miles) |
Narita Express (N'EX)
Keisei bus
Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus
The following major airports near Fuji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.