How to travel from Chiba to Kōfu, Japan

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out KōfuChiba if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kofu.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shinjuku then take the bus to Kofu Station.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,010($22)
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Drive

Drive to Kōfu.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance162km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Kōfu

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Kōfu

Transport options from Chiba to Kōfu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
¥4,790($35)
5 times a week167km (104 miles)
Train via Shinjuku2h 45m
¥4,520($33)
hourly167km (104 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 20m
¥3,010($22)
hourly164km (102 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
¥2,465($18)
on demand162km (101 miles)

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Airports near Kōfu

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

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Kōfu
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kōfu
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Kōfu