The distance between Kanazawa and Mito is around 483km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kanazawa 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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Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki).
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Take the train to Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki).
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit Kajibashi Parking Lot and then to Daiku Machi.
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There are several options for getting from Kanazawa to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥2,325 ($17) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥20,125 ($145).
The distance between Kanazawa and Mito is around 483km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kanazawa and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kanazawa to Mito is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥20,125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Kanazawa and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥2,325 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanazawa and Mito. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kanazawa to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ueno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kanazawa and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kanazawa and Mito. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kanazawa to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit Kajibashi Parking Lot and Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
MARUICHI KANKO Co.,Ltd and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Kanazawa and Mito. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanazawa to Mito. We recommend that you fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kanazawa and Mito. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanazawa to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥16,975 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 30m | ¥20,125($145) | hourly | 492km (306 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | ¥21,355($155) | hourly | 483km (300 miles) |
Train to Osaka, Fly | 4h 60m | ¥42,165($310) | hourly | 828km (514 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥20,670($150) | every 20 mins | 562km (349 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | ¥16,975($125) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
Bus | 10h 45m | ¥2,325($17) | once daily | 524km (326 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | ¥7,255($53) | on demand | 496km (308 miles) |
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
MARUICHI KANKO Co.,Ltd
JR Bus Kanto
Hokutetsu Transportation
Skymark Airlines
The following major airports near Mito offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.