Sendai to Chiba by train
Chiba lies 304 km (189 mi) south of Sendai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 40 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 371 km (230 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sendai | Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 1.1 million | 979,768 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Aoba-dōri Station, Minami-Sendai Station, Nagamachi Station | Chiba Station, Soga Station, Nishi-Chiba Station |
| Postal codes | 294-0815–939-1351 | 427-0001 |
Where to book trains from Sendai 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 Sendai?
304 km (189 mi) in a straight line, south of Sendai; by road roughly 371 km (230 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sendai to Chiba by train?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sendai 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.