What is the cheapest way to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba?

The cheapest way to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba?

The fastest way to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.

Is there a direct bus between Ōarai Station and Chiba?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōarai Station station to Chiba station. However, there are services departing from Mito Station South Exit and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Ōarai Station and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Ōarai Station to Chiba. However, there are services departing from 大洗 Ōarai and arriving at 千葉 Chiba via 水戸 Mito, 柏 Kashiwa and 船橋 Funabashi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Ōarai Station to Chiba?

The distance between Ōarai Station and Chiba is 137 km. The road distance is 110.7 km.

How do I travel from Ōarai Station to Chiba without a car?

The best way to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.

How long does it take to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōarai Station to Chiba bus from?

Ōarai Station to Chiba bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Mito Station South Exit.

Where do I catch the Ōarai Station to Chiba train from?

Ōarai Station to Chiba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 水戸 Mito station.

Train or bus from Ōarai Station to Chiba?

The best way to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Ōarai Station to Chiba bus arrive?

Ōarai Station to Chiba bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Ōarai Station to Chiba train arrive?

Ōarai Station to Chiba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 柏 Kashiwa station.

Can I drive from Ōarai Station to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōarai Station to Chiba is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Ōarai Station to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 394+ hotels available in Chiba.

Ōarai Station to Chiba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ōarai Station to Chiba by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from 水戸 Mito to 柏 Kashiwatrain JR常磐線 JR Jōban Line / ...
2. Take the train from 柏 Kashiwa to 船橋 Funabashitrain Td / ...
2h 41m
¥2,217–3,159
Drive 110.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ōarai Station to Chibacar 110.7 km
1h 32m
¥1,917–2,769
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mito Station South Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Mito
3h 58m
¥3,447–3,829
Train via Katori
1. Take the train from 大洗 Ōarai to 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingūtrain 鹿島臨海鉄道大洗鹿島線 Kashima Rinkai Railway Ōarai Kashima Line
2. Take the train from Sawara to Chibatrain [11741] Jr Narita / ...
4h 5m
¥2,268–3,232

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Distance: 137.4 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Ōarai Station, Japan and Chiba, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Ōarai Station to 千葉 Chiba via 大洗 Ōarai, 水戸 Mito, 柏 Kashiwa, and 船橋 Funabashi in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Mito Station South Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,500 and the journey takes 2h 18m.

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