How to travel from Obihiro to Chiba, Japan
The distance between Obihiro and Chiba is around 929km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Obihiro to Chiba by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chiba → Obihiro if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥14,100($105)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to New Chitose Airport then Hirafu Welcome Center and then to Shin Hakodate Hokuto then take the train to Tokyo.
- Duration13hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥37,785($275)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Oarai then drive to Chiba.
- Duration21h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Obihiro and Chiba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Obihiro to Chiba by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥14,100 ($105) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Obihiro and Chiba is around 929km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 855km (531 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Obihiro and Chiba by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Obihiro to Chiba is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥14,100 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Obihiro and Chiba is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥14,100 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Obihiro and Chiba. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Obihiro to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minami-Chitose, Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Obihiro and Chiba. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 10m, 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 Obihiro and Chiba. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Obihiro to Chiba. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 3h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Obihiro to Chiba. We recommend that you fly from Obihiro (OBO) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Obihiro to Chiba is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥14,100 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Obihiro and Chiba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 25m | ¥14,100($105) | every 4 hours | 929km (577 miles) |
| Bus to たんちょう釧路空港, Fly | 4h 20m | ¥33,950($250) | twice daily | 1,023km (635 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | ¥16,700($120) | every 2 hours | 1,002km (623 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, Fly | 4h 50m | ¥25,600($185) | every 2 hours | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | ¥27,790($205) | twice daily | 1,079km (671 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | ¥16,430($120) | every 20 mins | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Train | 10h 10m | ¥32,855($240) | every 4 hours | 1,290km (801 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13hrs | ¥37,785($275) | once daily | 1,298km (806 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 21h 10m | ¥22,315($165) | twice daily | 1,074km (668 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Obihiro and Chiba
Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Spring Airlines Japan
Ferry operators
Ferry Sunflower
Bus companies
Hokuto Kotsu
Obiun Kanko
Hokkaido Access Network
Good Sports
Niseko Bus
Train operators
Airports near Chiba
The following major airports near Chiba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 30km (19 miles) from Chiba
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Chiba
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Chiba