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How to get fromChiba to Osakaby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Kyoto

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    4h 9m

  2. Night bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Chiba station to Sanjō Keihan-ekinightbus night bus Kyoto
    2. Take the train from Sanjo to Yodoyabashitrain train Keihan Main Line Limited Express / ...
    11h 30m
    ¥6,470–9,538

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kaihimmakuhari to Umeda Hankyu Buildingbus bus 0001
    10h 59m
    ¥8,666–19,291

  4. Drive 529.8 km

    1. Drive from Chiba to Osakacar car 529.8 km
    6h 9m
    ¥9,236–13,341

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 千葉みなと Chibaminato to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Je
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain train Kodama / ...
    5h 10m

  6. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport

    1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    3h 45m
    ¥13,441–20,867

  7. Fly Narita International Airport to Osaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane NRT - ITM
    3h 47m
    ¥16,060–34,356

  8. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe

    1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane HND - UKB
    4h 8m
    ¥12,861–51,477

  9. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 品川 Shinagawatrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane HND - NGO
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain train
    5h 17m

Chiba to Osaka by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket¥8,666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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 ¥8,500–19,000 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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