How to travel from Kitami to Mito, Japan

The distance between Kitami and Mito is around 1,031km (641 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Kitami to Mito by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. 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 Memambetsu (MMB) to Ibaraki (IBR).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,580($240)
Operated byAll Nippon Airways+ 3 others

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥45,725($335)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to 大通bc and then to 苫小牧フェリーターミナル then take a ferry to Oarai.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,845($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to 札幌駅前bt and then to 新函館北斗駅前 then take the train to Morioka then take the bus to Sendai and then to Mito Station.

  • Duration19h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥30,940($225)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tomakomai then take a ferry to Oarai.

  • Duration21h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,325($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kitami and Mito

There are several options for getting from Kitami to Mito by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥20,810 ($150) and will take around 4h 55m. 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 ¥32,580 ($240).

The distance between Kitami and Mito is around 1,031km (641 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 877km (545 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kitami and Mito by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Kitami to Mito is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Kitami and Mito is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,810 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kitami and Mito. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kitami to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sapporo(Jr), Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Ueno. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kitami and Mito. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 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 Kitami and Mito. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kitami and Mito. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) and arrive at Ibaraki (IBR) - via New Chitose (CTS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

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

The flight from Kitami to Mito typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Memambetsu (MMB) 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kitami to Mito. We recommend that you fly from Memambetsu (MMB) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kitami to Mito is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥32,855 ($240).

How do I get from Kitami to Mito

Compare travel optionsbetween Kitami and Mito

Transport options from Kitami to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
3h 20m
¥32,580($240)
hourly1,031km (641 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
¥32,855($240)
hourly1,173km (729 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train4h 55m
¥20,810($150)
hourly1,170km (727 miles)
Train and Plane6h 60m
¥39,290($285)
twice daily1,131km (702 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane6hrs
¥42,575($310)
5 times a day1,268km (788 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 20m
¥36,690($270)
twice daily1,218km (757 miles)
Train
13h 30m
¥45,725($335)
twice daily1,552km (964 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥29,845($220)
twice daily1,268km (788 miles)
Bus and Train
19h 10m
¥30,940($225)
once daily1,384km (860 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 30m
¥25,325($185)
twice daily1,112km (691 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