The distance between Chiba and Kōfu is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chiba to Kōfu 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 Kofu.
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Take the train to Shinjuku then take the bus to Kofu Station.
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There are several options for getting from Chiba to Kōfu by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥3,010 ($22) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,465 ($18).
The distance between Chiba and Kōfu is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 140km (87 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Chiba and Kōfu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Kōfu is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥2,465 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Kōfu, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,010 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Kōfu. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chiba and Kōfu with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 2h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways run train services between Chiba and Kōfu. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiba and Kōfu. We recommend that you drive to Kōfu. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Kofu. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kōfu is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Kōfu. The distance is around 162km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Kōfu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | ¥4,790($35) | 5 times a week | 167km (104 miles) |
Train via Shinjuku | 2h 45m | ¥4,520($33) | hourly | 167km (104 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 20m | ¥3,010($22) | hourly | 164km (102 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | ¥2,465($18) | on demand | 162km (101 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kōfu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.