How to travel from Chiba to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Chiba and Shimoda is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chiba to Shimoda 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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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,900($65)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 2 then take the train to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,160($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance232km (144 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Chiba to Shimoda by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥6,160 ($45) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,900 ($65).

The distance between Chiba and Shimoda is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (92 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Chiba and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiba to Shimoda is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥8,900 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥6,160 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Shimoda. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama and Atami. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Japan Railways, Narita Express (N'EX), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Chiba and Shimoda. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ¥8,900 ($65).

How do I get from Chiba to Shimoda

Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Shimoda

Transport options from Chiba to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
¥8,900($65)
every 4 hours197km (123 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
¥6,160($45)
every 4 hours215km (134 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
¥3,560($26)
on demand232km (144 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda