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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Chiba is to bus which costs ¥4700 - ¥17000 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Chiba is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥22000 - ¥48000.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Chiba via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Sakai to Chiba?

The distance between Sakai and Chiba is 573 km. The road distance is 535 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Chiba without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Sakai to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Chiba train from?

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

Train or bus from Sakai to Chiba?

The best way to get from Sakai to Chiba is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥17000 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Sakai to Chiba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sakai to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Chiba is 535 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Sakai to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 395+ hotels available in Chiba.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō StationNozomi
3h 58m
¥13,170–22,207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sakai Station West Exit to Tokyo Disneyland
11h 31m
¥4,770–16,650
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Sakai Station to Totsuka Station
2. Take the train from Totsuka Station to Chiba Station
12h 53m
¥9,800–15,030
Drive 535 km
1. Drive from Sakai to Chiba535 km
5h 55m
¥9,124–13,178
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport
1. Take the train from Sakai to Namba
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)ITM - NRT
3h 45m
¥22,497–47,586
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Chiba Station
4h 39m
¥15,217–41,176
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Ōsaka
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Chiba Station
5h 12m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Imamiya to Ōsaka
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Kashiwa
5. Take the train from Kashiwa to Funabashi
6. Take the train from Funabashi to Chiba
5h 31m
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maiko
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Naruto
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)TKS - HND
4. Take the train from Shinagawa to Chiba Station
6h 43m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT) flights

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2h 22mAverage Duration

¥13,867Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.3 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan and Chiba, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Sakai Station West Exit to Tokyo Disneyland once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,300–16,000 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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