How to travel from Okinawa to Chiba, Japan
The distance between Okinawa and Chiba is around 1,628km (1,012 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Okinawa to Chiba by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chiba → Okinawa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2h 40m
- Typical cost¥22,725($165)
Peach Aviation Limited
+ 2 others2 similiar routes
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Ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Chibaminato.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥57,085($415)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Tokyo.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥53,940($395)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Okinawa and Chiba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Okinawa to Chiba by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around ¥22,725 ($165) and will take around 4h 10m.
The distance between Okinawa and Chiba is around 1,628km (1,012 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,542km (958 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Okinawa and Chiba by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Okinawa to Chiba is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥22,725 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Okinawa and Chiba is to fly which will typically cost around ¥22,725 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Okinawa and Chiba. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Okinawa and Chiba. We recommend that you fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Narita (NRT). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Okinawa and Chiba. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and arrive at Tokyo Narita (NRT). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Okinawa and Chiba with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 40m.
Peach Aviation Limited, All Nippon Airways and JetStar Japan fly between Okinawa and Chiba. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Tokyo Narita (NRT). These flights usually take around 2h 40m.
The flight from Okinawa to Chiba typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Okinawa (OKA) and and arrive into Tokyo Narita (NRT).
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 Okinawa to Chiba. We recommend that you take the bus to 県庁北口 then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Okinawa to Chiba is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥27,380 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Okinawa and Chiba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 10m | ¥22,725($165) | hourly | 1,673km (1,040 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | ¥27,380($200) | every 20 mins | 1,628km (1,012 miles) |
| Bus to 県庁北口, plane and train | 5h 10m | ¥39,840($290) | hourly | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
Ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, train + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | ¥57,085($415) | 5 times a week | 2,112km (1,312 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 23h | ¥40,660($295) | 5 times a week | 2,247km (1,396 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 7h | ¥53,940($395) | 5 times a week | 2,090km (1,298 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Okinawa and Chiba
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Okinawa Bus
Toyo Bus
Nishitetsu
Train operators
Tobu Railway
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
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