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.
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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Take the train to Tokyo Skytree.
Tobu Railway
Take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station and then to Chibaminato.
Multiple bus operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | ¥3,285($24) | every 2 hours | 171km (106 miles) |
Bus | 4h 20m | ¥5,065($37) | twice daily | 224km (139 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | ¥2,600($19) | on demand | 176km (110 miles) |
Tohoku Kyuko Bus
Tobu bus
Keisei bus
Airport Limousine
Tobu Railway
The following major airports near Chiba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.