What is the cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Chiba?

The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Chiba is to train and night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥10000 and takes 11h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Chiba?

The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Chiba is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥16000 - ¥35000.

Is there a direct bus between Ōsaka and Chiba?

No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Herbis Osaka and arriving at Kaihimmakuhari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ōsaka and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at 千葉 Chiba via Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Ōsaka to Chiba?

The distance between Ōsaka and Chiba is 560 km. The road distance is 530 km.

How do I travel from Ōsaka to Chiba without a car?

The best way to get from Ōsaka to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōsaka to Chiba?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ōsaka to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka to Chiba bus from?

Ōsaka to Chiba bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Herbis Osaka station.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka to Chiba train from?

Ōsaka to Chiba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.

Train, bus or fly from Ōsaka to Chiba?

The best way to get from Ōsaka to Chiba is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 10h 3m, you could also fly, which costs ¥16000 - ¥35000 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Ōsaka to Chiba bus arrive?

Ōsaka to Chiba bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kaihimmakuhari station.

Where does the Ōsaka to Chiba train arrive?

Ōsaka to Chiba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Ōsaka to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Chiba is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Ōsaka to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 389+ hotels available in Chiba.

Ōsaka to Chiba - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ōsaka to Chiba by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
5h 3m
Train, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Yodoyabashi to Sanjotrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
2. Take the night bus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Chiba stationnightbus Kyoto
11h 41m
¥6,474–9,577
Bus
1. Take the bus from Herbis Osaka to Kaihimmakuharibus 0101
10h 3m
¥12,587–17,675
Drive 530 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Chibacar 530 km
6h 3m
¥9,195–13,282
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3h 40m
¥15,961–34,289
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
4h 13m
¥13,431–20,829
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Takatsuki to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
5h 2m
¥12,082–26,753
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Takatsuki to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 37m
¥19,962–40,063
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
6h 12m
¥21,118–46,128

Ōsaka to Chiba by bus and train

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10h 3mAverage Duration

¥12,587Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.5 km
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Chiba, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Herbis Osaka to Kaihimmakuhari once daily. Tickets cost ¥12,000–18,000 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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