How to travel from Matsumoto to Mito, Japan

The distance between Matsumoto and Mito is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Matsumoto to Mito by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,965($100)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance294km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matsumoto and Mito

There are several options for getting from Matsumoto to Mito by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥11,090 ($81) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥13,965 ($100).

The distance between Matsumoto and Mito is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Matsumoto and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matsumoto to Mito is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥13,965 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Matsumoto and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥11,090 ($81) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matsumoto and Mito. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matsumoto to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagano and Ueno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways (JR) and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Matsumoto and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Matsumoto and Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Nagano then Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Matsumoto to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Nagano then Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Matsumoto and Mito. The distance is around 294km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matsumoto to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥13,965 ($100).

How do I get from Matsumoto to Mito

Compare travel optionsbetween Matsumoto and Mito

Transport options from Matsumoto to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
¥13,965($100)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Train via Shinjuku(Jr)4h 10m
¥11,090($81)
hourly351km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
¥4,245($31)
on demand294km (183 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