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

The cheapest way to get from Chiba to Osaka is to night bus and train which costs ¥6000 - ¥9500 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiba to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct bus between Chiba and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiba to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Kaihimmakuhari and arriving at Umeda Hankyu Building via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Chiba and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Chiba to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from 千葉 Chiba and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto and Nishinakajima-Minamigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Chiba to Osaka?

The distance between Chiba and Osaka is 556 km. The road distance is 529.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiba to Osaka without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chiba to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Osaka bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chiba to Osaka train from?

Chiba to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chiba to Osaka?

The best way to get from Chiba to Osaka is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥18000 and takes 10h 59m, you could also fly, which costs ¥15000 - ¥35000 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Chiba to Osaka bus arrive?

Chiba to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Umeda Hankyu Building station.

Where does the Chiba to Osaka train arrive?

Chiba to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Chiba to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiba to Osaka is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Chiba to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9483+ hotels available in Osaka.

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 15m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Chiba station to Sanjō Keihan-ekinightbus Kyoto
2. Take the train from Sanjo to Yodoyabashitrain Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
11h 30m
¥6,410–9,488
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Umeda Hankyu Buildingbus 0001
10h 59m
¥11,166–17,291
Drive 529.8 km
1. Drive from Chiba to Osakacar 529.8 km
6h 9m
¥9,105–13,151
Train
1. Take the train from 千葉みなと Chibaminato to Tōkyō Stationtrain Je
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 10m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 45m
¥13,521–18,927
Fly Narita International Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3h 47m
¥15,060–34,356
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 17m
¥11,371–26,477
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
5h 17m
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 船橋 Funabashitrain
2. Take the train from Funabashi to Kashiwatrain
3. Take the train from 柏 Kashiwa to 石岡 Ishiokatrain
4. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5. Take the train from Ashiya to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
5h 36m
¥18,289–38,735

Chiba to Osaka by train and bus

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10h 59mAverage Duration

¥11,166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 556 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Umeda Hankyu Building once daily. Tickets cost ¥11,000–17,000 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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