The distance between Morioka and Chiba is around 532km (331 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Morioka to Chiba by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Hachinohe and then to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato.
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There are several options for getting from Morioka to Chiba by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,390 ($220).
The distance between Morioka and Chiba is around 532km (331 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 464km (288 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Morioka and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Morioka to Chiba is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥30,390 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Morioka and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Morioka and Chiba. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Morioka 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 3h 55m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Morioka and Chiba. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Morioka and Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Hachinohe and then to Misawa then fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Morioka to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Akita then fly from Akita (AXT) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Morioka and Chiba. The distance is around 563km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Morioka to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥13,690 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Hachinohe, plane + 4 similar | 3h 20m | ¥30,390($220) | hourly | 760km (472 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane | 4h 10m | ¥29,295($215) | hourly | 828km (515 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | ¥23,685($175) | hourly | 649km (403 miles) |
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane | 4h 50m | ¥32,855($240) | every 20 mins | 847km (526 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | ¥22,590($165) | every 4 hours | 621km (386 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | ¥13,690($100) | every 30 mins | 532km (331 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | ¥8,490($62) | on demand | 563km (350 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chiba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.