How to travel from Nikko to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Nikko and Chiba is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nikko 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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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Tokyo Skytree.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,285($24)
Operated by

Tobu Railway

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Bus

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,065($37)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance176km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nikko and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Nikko to Chiba by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,285 ($24) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,600 ($19).

The distance between Nikko and Chiba is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Nikko and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nikko to Chiba is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx ¥2,600 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Nikko and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,285 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Nikko to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo Skytree, Oshiage<SKYTREE> and Kinshicho. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Tobu Railway run train services between Nikko and Chiba. Trains depart every 2 hours 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nikko and Chiba. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nikko to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Tobu bus, Keisei bus and Airport Limousine run regular bus services between Nikko and Chiba. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nikko to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo Skytree. 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 Nikko and Chiba. The distance is around 176km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nikko to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥3,285 ($24).

How do I get from Nikko to Chiba

Compare travel optionsbetween Nikko and Chiba

Transport options from Nikko to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
¥3,285($24)
every 2 hours171km (106 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
¥5,065($37)
twice daily224km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
¥2,600($19)
on demand176km (110 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