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

The cheapest way to get from Chiba to Shirakawa is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiba to Shirakawa is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Chiba and Shirakawa?

No, there is no direct train from Chiba to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from 千葉 Chiba and arriving at Kutano via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Shirakawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Chiba to Shirakawa?

The distance between Chiba and Shirakawa is 224 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiba to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Chiba to Shirakawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Shirakawa train from?

Chiba to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 千葉 Chiba station.

Where does the Chiba to Shirakawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chiba to Shirakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiba to Shirakawa is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Chiba to Shirakawa.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa?

There are 78+ hotels available in Shirakawa.

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

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

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1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jo / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawatrain Yamabiko / ...
3h 8m
¥3,416–4,565
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chibachuo to Haneda Airport Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 1 to JR Utsunomiya Stationbus
3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain
6h 52m
¥6,935–7,900
Drive 204.4 km
1. Drive from Chiba to Shirakawacar 204.4 km
3h 16m
¥3,518–5,082

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Distance: 224.2 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from 千葉 Chiba to Kutano via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Shirakawa in around 3h 8m.

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