How to travel from Tokyo to Chiba, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Chiba is around 38km (24 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 30min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tokyo to Chiba by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Chiba.

  • Duration40min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥820($6)
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Bus

Take the bus to Wakaba Kaizuka.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,230($9)
Operated by

Keisei bus

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chiba.

  • Duration30min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Tokyo Taxi

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car
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Drive

Drive to Chiba.

  • Duration30min
  • Distance38km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Chiba

There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Chiba by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥820 ($6) and will take around 40min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 30min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,795 ($130).

The distance between Tokyo and Chiba is around 38km (24 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 33km (21 miles)

It takes around 40min to get from Tokyo and Chiba by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 30min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Chiba is to take a taxi which takes around 30min and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Chiba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥820 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Chiba. It typically takes around 40min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tokyo and Chiba with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 40min.

Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tokyo and Chiba. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 40min, 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 Tokyo and Chiba. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tokyo and Chiba with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1hr.

Keisei bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Chiba. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Chiba. We recommend that you take the train to Chiba. instead which will take 40min.

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 Tokyo and Chiba. The distance is around 38km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 30min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Chiba is to take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around ¥820 ($6).

How do I get from Tokyo to Chiba

Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Chiba

Transport options from Tokyo to Chiba
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
40min
¥820($6)
every 10 mins39km (24 miles)
Bus
1hr
¥1,230($9)
every 4 hours43km (27 miles)
Taxi
30min
¥17,795($130)
on demand38km (24 miles)
Drive
30min
¥550($4)
on demand38km (24 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