How to travel from Kumamoto to Mito, Japan

The distance between Kumamoto and Mito is around 1,034km (643 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kumamoto 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 Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,065($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥33,815($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka Namba Station and then to Mito-eki.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
Operated by

Kintetsu Bus

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance1,286km (799 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kumamoto and Mito

There are several options for getting from Kumamoto to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥19,985 ($145) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,065 ($205).

The distance between Kumamoto and Mito is around 1,034km (643 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 991km (616 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Kumamoto and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kumamoto to Mito is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥28,065 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Kumamoto and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥19,985 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kumamoto and Mito. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kumamoto 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 7h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kumamoto and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Kumamoto and Mito. It typically takes around 21h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kumamoto to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka Namba Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 40m.

Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Kumamoto and Mito. Buses run once daily and take around 21h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kumamoto to Mito. We recommend that you fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) 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 Kumamoto and Mito. The distance is around 1,286km (799 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kumamoto to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ¥33,815 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kumamoto and Mito

Transport options from Kumamoto to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 15m
¥28,065($205)
hourly1,034km (643 miles)
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train4h 35m
¥35,455($260)
hourly1,133km (704 miles)
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane4h 50m
¥33,950($250)
5 times a day1,160km (721 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
¥19,985($145)
hourly1,223km (760 miles)
Train
7h 10m
¥33,815($245)
hourly1,282km (797 miles)
Bus
21h 40m
¥21,355($155)
once daily1,367km (849 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
¥19,165($140)
on demand1,286km (799 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