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

The cheapest way to get from Chiba to Iwata is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiba to Iwata is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct train between Chiba and Iwata?

No, there is no direct train from Chiba to Iwata. However, there are services departing from 千葉みなと Chibaminato and arriving at Iwata(Shizuoka) via Tōkyō Station and Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Chiba to Iwata?

The distance between Chiba and Iwata is 275 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiba to Iwata without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Chiba to Iwata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Iwata train from?

Chiba to Iwata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 千葉みなと Chibaminato station.

Where does the Chiba to Iwata train arrive?

Chiba to Iwata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Chiba to Iwata?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiba to Iwata is 280 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Chiba to Iwata.

Where can I stay near Iwata?

There are 124+ hotels available in Iwata.

Chiba to Iwata - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiba to Iwata by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 千葉みなと Chibaminato to Tōkyō Stationtrain Je
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shizuokatrain
3. Take the train from Shizuoka to Iwata(Shizuoka)train
4h 9m
Drive 279.7 km
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1. Drive from Chiba to Iwatacar 279.7 km
3h 20m
¥4,806–6,943
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 千葉みなと Chibaminato to Tōkyō Stationtrain Je
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Shimizu Stationbus
3. Take the train from Shimizu(Shizuoka) to Iwata(Shizuoka)train
6h 20m

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Distance: 275.5 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from 千葉みなと Chibaminato to Iwata(Shizuoka) via Tōkyō Station and Shizuoka in around 4h 9m.

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