How to travel from Fuji to Mito, Japan

The distance between Fuji and Mito is around 249km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Fuji to Mito by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,585($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo station and then to Daiku Machi.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,885($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance249km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fuji and Mito

There are several options for getting from Fuji to Mito by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,885 ($43) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,585 ($70).

The distance between Fuji and Mito is around 249km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (120 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Fuji and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fuji to Mito is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx ¥9,585 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Fuji and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,885 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Fuji and Mito. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Fuji to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways run train services between Fuji and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fuji and Mito. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fuji to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Fujikyu Shizuoka Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Fuji and Mito. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fuji to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Mito is Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Mito. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Fuji and Mito. The distance is around 249km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fuji to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around ¥9,585 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fuji and Mito

Transport options from Fuji to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
¥9,585($70)
hourly257km (159 miles)
Train via Odawara4h 5m
¥7,530($55)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
¥5,885($43)
every 4 hours280km (174 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
¥3,695($27)
on demand249km (154 miles)

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Airports near Mito

The following major airports near Mito offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Mito
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Mito
FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Mito