Tokyo to Chiba by bus
Chiba lies 40 km (25 mi) east of Tokyo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 58 min including stops, over roughly 48 km (30 mi) of road.
| Tokyo | Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 9.7 million | 979,768 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
Where to book buses from Tokyo 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.
Book a hotel in Chiba
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Common questions
How far is Chiba from Tokyo?
40 km (25 mi) in a straight line, east of Tokyo; by road roughly 48 km (30 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Chiba by bus?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.