How to travel from Chiba to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Chiba and Nagoya is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chiba to Nagoya by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagoya.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2
train
+
plane
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,605($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
train
+
bus
+

Train and Bus

Take the train to Shinjuku then take the bus to Sakae.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,750($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Nagoya.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Nagoya

There are several options for getting from Chiba to Nagoya by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥5,750 ($42) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,775 ($86).

The distance between Chiba and Nagoya is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (184 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Chiba and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiba to Nagoya is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx ¥11,775 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,750 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Nagoya. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 15 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Nagoya. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Japan Railways, Narita Express (N'EX), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Nagoya. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Nagoya. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Nagoya. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥11,775 ($86).

How do I get from Chiba to Nagoya

Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Nagoya

Transport options from Chiba to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
¥11,775($86)
every 15 mins381km (237 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
¥15,605($115)
hourly369km (229 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
¥22,315($165)
hourly628km (390 miles)
Train and Bus
7hrs
¥5,750($42)
4 times a day518km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
¥5,615($41)
on demand386km (240 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chiba and Nagoya

Train operators

Bus companies

Airports near Nagoya

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

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya