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

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Chiba is to bus which costs ¥4900 - ¥21000 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Chiba is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct train between Kobe and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Kobe station to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Shin-Kōbe Station and arriving at Chibaminato via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Kobe to Chiba?

The distance between Kobe and Chiba is 587 km. The road distance is 559.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kobe to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Kobe to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Chiba train from?

Kobe to Chiba train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Kōbe Station.

Train, bus or fly from Kobe to Chiba?

The best way to get from Kobe to Chiba is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥21000 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs ¥17000 - ¥47000 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Kobe to Chiba train arrive?

Kobe to Chiba train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Chiba is 560 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Kobe to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 395+ hotels available in Chiba.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Chibaminatotrain JE: Keiyō Line Local / ...
3h 34m
¥13,475–18,395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus
8h 43m
¥4,950–20,600
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Sannomiya to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Seto / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Chibaminatotrain JE: Keiyō Line Local / ...
7h 50m
¥14,290–19,641
Drive 559.8 km
1. Drive from Kobe to Chibacar 559.8 km
6h 24m
¥9,532–13,768
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
3h 48m
¥17,483–46,570
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 Shinagawa to Chiba Stationtrain
4h 16m
¥13,530–24,340
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 Shinagawa to Chiba Stationtrain
4h 42m
¥15,203–38,160
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Kashiwatrain
3. Take the train from Kashiwa to Funabashitrain
4. Take the train from Funabashi to Chibatrain
4h 35m
¥16,190–57,140
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Chiba Stationtrain
5h 39m
¥20,680–55,706

Kobe to Chiba by bus and train

7Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

¥4,950Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.7 km
Duration: 3h 34m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Chibaminato via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Kobe Sannomiya PMTP Building to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,300–16,000 and the journey takes 8h.

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