Nishio to Chiba by ferry
Chiba lies 290 km (180 mi) east of Nishio, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 290 km (180 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 8 h 48 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Nishio | Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 169,984 | 979,768 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Port | Port of Higashi-Hazu | Port of Chiba |
| Postal codes | 682-0145–969-6244 | 427-0001 |
Where to book ferries from Nishio 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 Nishio?
290 km (180 mi) in a straight line, east of Nishio; by road roughly 354 km (220 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nishio to Chiba by ferry?
About 8 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nishio 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.