How to travel from Oita to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Oita and Chiba is around 1,053km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Oita to Chiba by train, bus, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,760($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kokura and then to Tokyo.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,310($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Tomei Yamato.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,590($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,165km (724 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oita and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Oita to Chiba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥31,760 ($230).

The distance between Oita and Chiba is around 1,053km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 823km (512 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Oita and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oita to Chiba is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥31,760 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Oita and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oita and Chiba. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oita to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kokura and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Oita and Chiba. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Oita and Chiba. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oita to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kyōto, Tomei Yamato and Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.

Kintetsu Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Oita and Chiba. Buses run once daily and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oita to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Higoozu then fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Oita and Chiba. The distance is around 1,165km (724 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oita to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥32,310 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oita and Chiba

Transport options from Oita to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 10m
¥31,760($230)
twice daily1,053km (655 miles)
Train
6h 45m
¥32,310($235)
hourly1,177km (731 miles)
Bus
20h 45m
¥22,590($165)
once daily1,251km (777 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
¥16,840($125)
on demand1,165km (724 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