How to travel from Nagaoka to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Chiba is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Chiba by train, 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

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Chiba.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥8,215($60)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,025($210)
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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance299km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Chiba by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥8,215 ($60) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Nagaoka and Chiba is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nagaoka and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Chiba is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥8,215 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥8,215 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagaoka and Chiba. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka 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 2h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagaoka and Chiba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Nagaoka and Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Chiba. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagaoka to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Niigata then fly from Niigata (KIJ) to Tokyo Narita (NRT). instead which will take 2h 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 Nagaoka and Chiba. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥8,215 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Chiba

Transport options from Nagaoka to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
¥8,215($60)
hourly282km (175 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 25m
¥29,025($210)
hourly368km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
¥4,520($33)
on demand299km (186 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