How to travel from Chiba to Fuji, Japan

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Fuji(Shizuoka).

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,295($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Sta. Yaesu Exit and then to Tomei Fuji.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Fuji.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Fuji

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Fuji

Transport options from Chiba to Fuji
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
¥6,295($46)
hourly174km (108 miles)
Train via Tokyo1h 55m
¥6,295($46)
hourly176km (109 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
¥4,790($35)
every 4 hours181km (113 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
¥2,600($19)
on demand179km (111 miles)

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Airports near Fuji

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Fuji
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Fuji
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Fuji