How to travel from Hakodate to Mito, Japan

The distance between Hakodate and Mito is around 736km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hakodate to Mito by plane, train, ferry, 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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Fly

Fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Ibaraki (IBR).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,035($235)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Train via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)

Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Oyama(Tochigi) and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,055($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Aomori Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Sendai Station #40 Bus Stop and then to Mito Station.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Oma then drive to Mito.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,140($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakodate and Mito

There are several options for getting from Hakodate to Mito by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥13,140 ($95) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,035 ($235).

The distance between Hakodate and Mito is around 736km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Hakodate and Mito by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Hakodate to Mito is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ¥32,035 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakodate and Mito is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥13,140 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakodate and Mito. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakodate to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin Hakodate Hokuto and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Hakodate and Mito. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakodate and Mito. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hakodate and Mito. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and arrive at Ibaraki (IBR) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Hakodate to Mito. There is however a flight that goes via New Chitose (CTS). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hakodate to Mito typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Hakodate (HKD) and and arrive into Ibaraki (IBR).

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakodate to Mito. We recommend that you fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 3h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakodate to Mito is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥26,830 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakodate and Mito

Transport options from Hakodate to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 45m
¥32,035($235)
hourly906km (563 miles)
Plane and Train3h 40m
¥26,830($195)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train4h 40m
¥20,260($150)
hourly1,110km (690 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
¥37,100($270)
every 3 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) + 1 similar
5h 60m
¥25,055($185)
every 3 hours827km (514 miles)
Train6h 55m
¥23,410($170)
every 20 mins763km (474 miles)
Ferry and Bus
14h 40m
¥15,060($110)
once daily817km (508 miles)
Ferry and Car
10h 30m
¥13,140($95)
twice daily736km (457 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