Hachiōji to Chiba by train
Chiba lies 72 km (45 mi) east of Hachiōji, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 24 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 88 km (55 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hachiōji | Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 579,355 | 979,768 |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Hachiōji Station, Minami-Ōsawa Station, Nishi-Hachiōji Station | Chiba Station, Soga Station, Nishi-Chiba Station |
| Postal codes | 338-0006–959-1264 | 427-0001 |
Where to book trains from Hachiōji 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 Hachiōji?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, east of Hachiōji; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hachiōji to Chiba by train?
About 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hachiōji 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.