How to travel from Chiba to Hagi, Japan

The distance between Chiba and Hagi is around 836km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chiba to Hagi 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 Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,215($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Himeji then Asa and then to Nagatoshi.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,245($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hagi Bus Center.

  • Duration15h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,155($120)
Operated by

Bocho Kotsu

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Hagi.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Distance1,012km (629 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Hagi

There are several options for getting from Chiba to Hagi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥16,155 ($120) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,215 ($230).

The distance between Chiba and Hagi is around 836km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 805km (500 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Chiba and Hagi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiba to Hagi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥31,215 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Hagi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,155 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Hagi. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Himeji, Asa and Nagatoshi. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Chiba and Hagi. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Hagi. It typically takes around 15h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chiba to Hagi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Sta. Yaesu Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 40m.

Bocho Kotsu, Keisei bus and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Chiba and Hagi. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 40m 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 Hagi. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Iwami (IWJ) then take the train to Higashihagi. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hagi is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Hagi. Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Hagi. The distance is around 1,012km (629 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Hagi is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around ¥27,245 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Hagi

Transport options from Chiba to Hagi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 30m
¥31,215($230)
every 4 hours836km (519 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 55m
¥25,875($190)
twice daily918km (570 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 20m
¥39,975($290)
twice daily1,010km (628 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 25m
¥24,230($175)
twice daily903km (561 miles)
Train
8h 25m
¥27,245($200)
every 4 hours1,073km (666 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 40m
¥16,155($120)
once daily1,044km (649 miles)
Bus via Kyōto23h 10m
¥18,480($135)
once daily1,105km (687 miles)
Drive
11h 20m
¥15,195($110)
on demand1,012km (629 miles)

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Airports near Hagi

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

IWJ
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Hagi
UBJ
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hagi
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Hagi