How to travel from Mito to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Mito and Chiba is around 107km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Mito to Chiba 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 and then to Chiba.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,930($36)

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Bus

Take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and then to Chibaminato.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,340($39)
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Airport Limousine

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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance107km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Mito to Chiba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,930 ($36) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥1,645 ($12).

The distance between Mito and Chiba is around 107km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Mito and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mito to Chiba is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ¥1,645 ($12).

The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,930 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Chiba. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mito to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways run train services between Mito and Chiba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Mito and Chiba. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mito to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Airport Limousine and Keisei bus run regular bus services between Mito and Chiba. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Chiba. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Mito and Chiba. The distance is around 107km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥4,930 ($36).

How do I get from Mito to Chiba

Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Chiba

Transport options from Mito to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
¥4,930($36)
hourly160km (100 miles)
Train via Tokyo2h 5m
¥4,930($36)
hourly162km (100 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
¥5,340($39)
5 times a day195km (121 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
¥1,645($12)
on demand107km (67 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