How to travel from Tamano to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Chiba is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Tamano 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 to Chayamachi, plane

Take the train to Chayamachi and then to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,850($145)
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6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,670($150)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nagoya then take the train to Shin-Yokohama.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,945($155)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance703km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Chiba by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥17,660 ($130) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,570 ($215).

The distance between Tamano and Chiba is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (357 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Tamano and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Chiba is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥29,570 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,660 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Chiba. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Chiba. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tamano and Chiba. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Tamano and Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Chayamachi then take the bus to 倉敷駅前 then fly from Okayama (OKJ) 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 Tamano to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Chayamachi and then to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then fly from Takamatsu (TAK) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Chibaminato. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Tamano and Chiba. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tamano to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around ¥20,670 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Chiba

Transport options from Tamano to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Chayamachi, plane + 6 similar
3h 40m
¥19,850($145)
hourly727km (452 miles)
Train and Plane3h 55m
¥24,505($180)
hourly681km (423 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane4h 25m
¥38,740($285)
hourly771km (479 miles)
Train to Kochi(Kochi), Fly5h 25m
¥29,845($220)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane3h 25m
¥29,570($215)
5 times a day642km (399 miles)
Train to Takamatsu(Kagawa), bus and plane4h 30m
¥27,105($200)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train to Hiroshima, bus and plane4h 30m
¥33,950($250)
hourly909km (565 miles)
Train
4h 40m
¥20,670($150)
hourly741km (461 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
9h 10m
¥20,945($155)
twice daily752km (467 miles)
Bus to Tokyo Station Kajibashi, Train11h 20m
¥17,660($130)
once daily736km (458 miles)
Drive
8hrs
¥10,130($74)
on demand703km (437 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