How to travel from Hirosaki to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Hirosaki and Chiba is around 635km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,670($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

Konan Bus

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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance706km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirosaki and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Hirosaki to Chiba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).

The distance between Hirosaki and Chiba is around 635km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 556km (345 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hirosaki and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirosaki to Chiba is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirosaki and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirosaki and Chiba. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hirosaki and Chiba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hirosaki and Chiba. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirosaki to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

Konan Bus run regular bus services between Hirosaki and Chiba. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirosaki to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Takanosu(Jr) then fly from Odate Noshiro (ONJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Chiba is Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Chiba. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Hirosaki and Chiba. The distance is around 706km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirosaki to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥20,670 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirosaki and Chiba

Transport options from Hirosaki to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
¥28,065($205)
every 20 mins635km (395 miles)
Train to Aomori, plane4h 25m
¥44,220($325)
hourly754km (469 miles)
Train
4h 45m
¥20,670($150)
hourly746km (463 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
¥11,090($81)
once daily761km (473 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
¥10,265($75)
on demand706km (438 miles)

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Airports near Chiba

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

NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Chiba
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Chiba
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Chiba