How to travel from Hamada to Mito, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Mito is around 877km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hamada 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,160($215)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,940($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka then Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Daiku Machi.

  • Duration17h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥19,165($140)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Distance985km (612 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Mito

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥18,620 ($135) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥29,160 ($215).

The distance between Hamada and Mito is around 877km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 775km (482 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Hamada and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Mito is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥29,160 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥18,620 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Mito. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Tokyo. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Mito. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Hamada and Mito. It typically takes around 17h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamada to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 5m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Hamada and Mito. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Hamada and Mito. The distance is around 985km (612 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around ¥30,940 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Mito

Transport options from Hamada to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 15m
¥29,160($215)
hourly921km (572 miles)
Train to Shinji, plane4h 40m
¥34,635($255)
every 20 mins877km (545 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 30m
¥40,520($295)
hourly997km (619 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 20m
¥24,915($180)
hourly1,021km (634 miles)
Bus to Hiroshima, train and plane6h 40m
¥32,855($240)
every 4 hours1,085km (674 miles)
Bus to Hiroshima, plane and train6h 40m
¥18,620($135)
hourly1,118km (695 miles)
Train
7h 55m
¥30,940($225)
every 20 mins1,196km (743 miles)
Bus
17h 5m
¥19,165($140)
twice daily1,123km (698 miles)
Drive
10h 50m
¥14,785($110)
on demand985km (612 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