How to travel from Maniwa to Chiba, Japan
The distance between Maniwa and Chiba is around 691km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Maniwa to Chiba by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chiba → Maniwa if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tsuyama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥22,180($160)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Tokyo.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥20,125($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maniwa and Chiba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Maniwa to Chiba by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥17,385 ($125) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,180 ($160).
The distance between Maniwa and Chiba is around 691km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (361 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Maniwa and Chiba by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Maniwa to Chiba is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥22,180 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Maniwa and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,385 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Maniwa and Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuyama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Maniwa and Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuyama then fly from Okayama (OKJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maniwa to Chiba. We recommend that you take the bus to Okayama Sta. then take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5h 25m.
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 Maniwa and Chiba. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maniwa to Chiba is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥20,125 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Maniwa and Chiba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 25m | ¥22,180($160) | 5 times a day | 691km (430 miles) |
| Train to Niimi, plane | 5h 15m | ¥33,265($245) | twice daily | 844km (524 miles) |
| Train to Niimi, plane | 5h 35m | ¥24,370($180) | every 4 hours | 772km (480 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane | 5h 20m | ¥35,045($255) | twice daily | 827km (514 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train and plane | 5h 25m | ¥26,420($195) | twice daily | 966km (600 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥21,495($155) | twice daily | 769km (478 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | ¥20,125($145) | twice daily | 798km (496 miles) |
| Bus to Okayama Sta., train | 12hrs | ¥17,385($125) | once daily | 803km (499 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | ¥10,540($77) | on demand | 703km (437 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Maniwa and Chiba
Bus companies
Chutetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Train operators
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Airports near Chiba
The following major airports near Chiba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Chiba
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Chiba
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Chiba