How to travel from Hakone to Mito, Japan

The distance between Hakone and Mito is around 204km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hakone 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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Take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,445($69)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Odawara Station then take the train to Shin-Yokohama and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Daiku Machi.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,855($72)
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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance208km (129 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hakone and Mito

There are several options for getting from Hakone to Mito by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥9,445 ($69) and will take around 2h 30m.

The distance between Hakone and Mito is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Hakone and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hakone to Mito is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥9,445 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥9,445 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakone and Mito. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hakone to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Odawara Station and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakone and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Hakone and Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Hakone and Mito. The distance is around 208km (129 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥9,445 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hakone and Mito

Transport options from Hakone to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
¥9,445($69)
hourly213km (132 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 50m
¥9,855($72)
hourly204km (127 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
¥3,010($22)
on demand208km (129 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