How to travel from Kanazawa to Mito, Japan

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.

7 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Komatsu (KMQ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,125($145)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥16,975($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit Kajibashi Parking Lot and then to Daiku Machi.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,325($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanazawa and Mito

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kanazawa and Mito

Transport options from Kanazawa to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 30m
¥20,125($145)
hourly492km (306 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
¥21,355($155)
hourly483km (300 miles)
Train to Osaka, Fly4h 60m
¥42,165($310)
hourly828km (514 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
¥20,670($150)
every 20 mins562km (349 miles)
Train
3h 40m
¥16,975($125)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
¥2,325($17)
once daily524km (326 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
¥7,255($53)
on demand496km (308 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