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

The cheapest way to get from Chiba to Hitachi is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chiba to Hitachi is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct train between Chiba and Hitachi?

No, there is no direct train from Chiba to Hitachi. However, there are services departing from Chiba and arriving at Hitachi via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Chiba to Hitachi?

The distance between Chiba and Hitachi is 192 km. The road distance is 139.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chiba to Hitachi without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Chiba to Hitachi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiba to Hitachi train from?

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

Train or bus from Chiba to Hitachi?

The best way to get from Chiba to Hitachi is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Chiba to Hitachi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chiba to Hitachi?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiba to Hitachi is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Chiba to Hitachi.

Where can I stay near Hitachi?

There are 44+ hotels available in Hitachi.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chiba to Tōkyō Stationtrain Sōbu Line Rapid / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hitachitrain Hitachi / ...
2h 51m
¥2,856–3,865
Drive 139.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Chiba to Hitachicar 139.6 km
2h 7m
¥2,423–3,500
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 千葉 Chiba to 東京 Tōkyōtrain Jo / ...
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus Hitachi
3h 59m
¥3,172–3,886
Bus
1. Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 1 to Hitachi Station Chuoguchibus
5h 20m
¥4,624–5,224

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiba to Hitachi.

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Distance: 192 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Chiba to Hitachi via Tōkyō Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, Ibaraki Kotsu operates a bus from Narita Airport Terminal 1 to Hitachi Station Chuoguchi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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