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Nagoya to Chiba by bus

Chiba lies 295 km (183 mi) east of Nagoya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 5 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 360 km (223 mi) of road.

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CountryJapanJapan
Population2.3 million979,768
Elevation23 m (75 ft)5 m (16 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo)
Postal codes289-0116–952-0311427-0001

Where to book buses from Nagoya to Chiba

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Staying in Chiba

Our booking partner lists 96 places to stay in Chiba. Of the 78 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (48), and 3 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 55,467 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Chiba from Nagoya?

295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, east of Nagoya; by road roughly 360 km (223 mi).

How long does it take to get from Nagoya to Chiba by bus?

About 5 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Nagoya and Chiba?

No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.

Where can I stay in Chiba?

Our booking partner lists 96 places to stay in Chiba, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.