How to travel from Hiroshima to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Hiroshima and Chiba is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hiroshima to Chiba by train, car, bus, plane, tram and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Hiroshima Airport, Fly

Take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance847km (526 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hiroshima and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Hiroshima to Chiba by train, car, bus, plane, tram and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 2h 50m.

The distance between Hiroshima and Chiba is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 711km (442 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Hiroshima and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hiroshima to Chiba is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx ¥21,765 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Hiroshima and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hiroshima and Chiba. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hiroshima to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hiroshima and Chiba. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Hiroshima and Chiba. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hiroshima to Chiba. We recommend that you take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Hiroshima and Chiba. The distance is around 847km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hiroshima to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥24,095 ($175).

How do I get from Hiroshima to Chiba

Compare travel optionsbetween Hiroshima and Chiba

Transport options from Hiroshima to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Hiroshima Airport, Fly + 3 similar
2h 50m
¥21,765($160)
hourly779km (484 miles)
Bus and Plane3hrs
¥27,790($205)
every 20 mins734km (456 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
¥41,070($300)
every 4 hours795km (494 miles)
Tram, Ferry, Train and Plane4h 50m
¥45,725($335)
every 2 hours804km (500 miles)
Train
4h 35m
¥24,095($175)
every 30 mins855km (531 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
¥12,320($90)
on demand847km (526 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