How to travel from Hachinohe to Mito, Japan

The distance between Hachinohe and Mito is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hachinohe to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥44,765($325)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,535($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Mito Station.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance548km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hachinohe and Mito

There are several options for getting from Hachinohe to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥44,765 ($325).

The distance between Hachinohe and Mito is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Hachinohe and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hachinohe to Mito is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥44,765 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Hachinohe and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hachinohe and Mito. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hachinohe to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hachinohe and Ueno. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hachinohe and Mito. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Hachinohe and Mito. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hachinohe to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sendai Station and Sendai. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Nanbu Bus and Ibaraki Kotsu run regular bus services between Hachinohe and Mito. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hachinohe to Mito. We recommend that you fly from Misawa (MSJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Hachinohe and Mito. The distance is around 548km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hachinohe to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥20,535 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hachinohe and Mito

Transport options from Hachinohe to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
¥44,765($325)
hourly762km (473 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
¥32,995($240)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Train to Shin-Aomori, plane5h 20m
¥36,005($265)
every 20 mins849km (528 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
¥20,535($150)
every 2 hours711km (442 miles)
Train via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)4h 45m
¥16,565($120)
every 20 mins518km (322 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
¥10,950($80)
5 times a week636km (395 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
¥7,940($58)
on demand548km (340 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