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.
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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Fly from Kumamoto (KMJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Mito(Ibaraki).
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Take the train to Hakata then Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki).
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Take the bus to Ōsaka Namba Station and then to Mito-eki.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 15m | ¥28,065($205) | hourly | 1,034km (643 miles) |
Fly to Tokyo Narita (NRT), train | 4h 35m | ¥35,455($260) | hourly | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Train to Shin-Tosu, plane | 4h 50m | ¥33,950($250) | 5 times a day | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 60m | ¥19,985($145) | hourly | 1,223km (760 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | ¥33,815($245) | hourly | 1,282km (797 miles) |
Bus | 21h 40m | ¥21,355($155) | once daily | 1,367km (849 miles) |
Drive | 14h 15m | ¥19,165($140) | on demand | 1,286km (799 miles) |
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The following major airports near Mito offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.