The distance between Chiba and Osaka is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chiba to Osaka by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Osaka → Chiba if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka.
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Shin-Osaka.
There are several options for getting from Chiba to Osaka by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥14,510 ($105) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,015 ($115).
The distance between Chiba and Osaka is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (268 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chiba and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chiba to Osaka is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥16,015 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥14,510 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Osaka. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Osaka. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Kaihimmakuhari then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Osaka. The distance is around 548km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around ¥16,155 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 40m | ¥16,015($115) | hourly | 473km (294 miles) |
Train to Kaihimmakuhari, plane | 2h 40m | ¥14,510($105) | hourly | 514km (319 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 40m | ¥19,440($140) | hourly | 518km (322 miles) |
Train to Kaihimmakuhari, plane | 3h 20m | ¥22,040($160) | hourly | 547km (340 miles) |
Train to Funabashi, plane | 3h 25m | ¥26,830($195) | hourly | 641km (398 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4hrs | ¥46,410($340) | hourly | 733km (455 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | ¥16,155($120) | every 15 mins | 559km (347 miles) |
Drive | 5h 55m | ¥7,940($58) | on demand | 548km (341 miles) |
Skymark Airlines
Fujikyu Railway
Tobu Railway
Keisei bus
Honshi Bus
The following major airports near Osaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.