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

The cheapest way to get from Iwaki to Chiba is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iwaki to Chiba is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Iwaki and Chiba?

No, there is no direct bus from Iwaki to Chiba station. However, there are services departing from Taira Nakamachi and arriving at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Iwaki and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Iwaki to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Iwaki and arriving at 千葉 Chiba via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Iwaki to Chiba?

The distance between Iwaki and Chiba is 254 km. The road distance is 197.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Iwaki to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Iwaki to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iwaki to Chiba bus from?

Iwaki to Chiba bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Taira Nakamachi station.

Where do I catch the Iwaki to Chiba train from?

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

Train or bus from Iwaki to Chiba?

The best way to get from Iwaki to Chiba is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Iwaki to Chiba bus arrive?

Iwaki to Chiba bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where does the Iwaki to Chiba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Iwaki to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Iwaki to Chiba is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Iwaki to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 391+ hotels available in Chiba.

Iwaki to Chiba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Iwaki to Chiba by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Iwaki to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hitachi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉 Chibatrain Jo / ...
3h 12m
¥3,808–4,966
Drive 197.2 km
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1. Drive from Iwaki to Chibacar 197.2 km
2h 44m
¥3,424–4,946
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taira Nakamachi to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus
3h 45m
¥4,450–4,700
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Iwaki to Hitachitrain
2. Take the bus from Hitachi Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉みなと Chibaminatotrain Je
5h 7m
¥4,187–5,239

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Distance: 254.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Iwaki to 千葉 Chiba via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Taira Nakamachi to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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