How to travel from Kagoshima to Mito, Japan

The distance between Kagoshima and Mito is around 1,086km (675 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kagoshima to Mito by train, 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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Fly

Fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Ibaraki (IBR).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ¥52,020($380)
Operated by

Skymark Airlines

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,755($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Distance1,461km (908 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kagoshima and Mito

There are several options for getting from Kagoshima to Mito by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥41,755 ($305) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥52,020 ($380).

The distance between Kagoshima and Mito is around 1,086km (675 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,061km (659 miles)

It takes around 8h 5m to get from Kagoshima and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kagoshima to Mito is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥52,020 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Kagoshima and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥41,755 ($305) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kagoshima and Mito. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kagoshima to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kagoshima and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 8h 5m, 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 Kagoshima and Mito. We recommend that you fly from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kagoshima and Mito. Flights depart from Kagoshima (KOJ) and arrive at Ibaraki (IBR) - via Kobe (UKB). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Kagoshima to Mito. There is however a flight that goes via Kobe (UKB). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Kagoshima to Mito typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Kagoshima (KOJ) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Kagoshima and Mito. The distance is around 1,461km (908 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kagoshima to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 5m and will usually cost around ¥41,755 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kagoshima and Mito

Transport options from Kagoshima to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
¥52,020($380)
every 20 mins1,086km (675 miles)
Train
8h 5m
¥41,755($305)
hourly1,441km (895 miles)
Drive
16h 40m
¥21,080($155)
on demand1,461km (908 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