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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Chiba is to night train and train which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Chiba is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs ¥15000 - ¥35000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Chiba?

No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Herbis Osaka and arriving at Kaihimmakuhari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at 千葉みなと Chibaminato via Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Osaka to Chiba?

The distance between Osaka and Chiba is 564 km. The road distance is 530 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Osaka to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Chiba bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Osaka to Chiba train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Osaka to Chiba?

The best way to get from Osaka to Chiba is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥18000 and takes 10h 3m, you could also fly, which costs ¥15000 - ¥35000 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Osaka to Chiba bus arrive?

Osaka to Chiba bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Kaihimmakuhari station.

Where does the Osaka to Chiba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Chiba is 530 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Osaka to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 391+ hotels available in Chiba.

Osaka to Chiba - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉みなと Chibaminatotrain Je
5h 10m
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Ōsaka to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Seto / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉みなと Chibaminatotrain Je
7h 24m
¥8,415–11,653
Bus
1. Take the bus from Herbis Osaka to Kaihimmakuharibus 0101
10h 3m
¥11,989–17,300
Drive 530 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Chibacar 530 km
6h 3m
¥9,109–13,158
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3h 51m
¥15,039–34,360
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
4h 24m
¥13,509–18,900
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
2. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
4h 50m
¥11,373–26,472
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉 Chibatrain
5h 26m
¥18,753–39,782
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4. Take the train from 品川 Shinagawa to 千葉 Chibatrain
6h 12m
¥21,118–46,128

Osaka to Chiba by bus and train

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10h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 564.2 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a subway from Yodoyabashi to 千葉みなと Chibaminato via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin Osaka, and Tōkyō Station in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Herbis Osaka to Kaihimmakuhari once daily. Tickets cost ¥11,000–17,000 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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