Day trip from Chikusei to Tsukuba
Tsukuba lies 29 km (18 mi) south-east of Chikusei, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 29 km (18 mi) apart, Tsukuba is a realistic day trip from Chikusei: about 28 min each way by road.
| Chikusei | Tsukuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 100,753 | 241,656 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
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Staying in Tsukuba
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Common questions
How far is Tsukuba from Chikusei?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Chikusei; by road roughly 35 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chikusei to Tsukuba by road?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chikusei and Tsukuba?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.