How to travel from Mito to Kobe, Japan

The distance between Mito and Kobe is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mito to Kobe by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Ibaraki (IBR) to Kobe (UKB).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,105($200)
Operated by

Skymark Airlines

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Shin-Kobe.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,535($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Kobe.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance647km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Kobe

There are several options for getting from Mito to Kobe by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥20,535 ($150) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,105 ($200).

The distance between Mito and Kobe is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 512km (318 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Mito and Kobe by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mito to Kobe is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx ¥27,105 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Kobe, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥20,535 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Kobe. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mito to Kobe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mito and Kobe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Mito and Kobe. We recommend that you fly from Ibaraki (IBR) to Kobe (UKB). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mito and Kobe. Flights depart from Ibaraki (IBR) and arrive at Kobe (UKB). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Mito and Kobe with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Skymark Airlines fly between Mito and Kobe. Flights depart from Ibaraki (IBR) and and arrive into Kobe (UKB). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Mito to Kobe typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Ibaraki (IBR) and and arrive into Kobe (UKB).

The closest major airport to Kobe is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Kobe. Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Mito and Kobe. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Kobe is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around ¥27,105 ($200).

How do I get from Mito to Kobe

Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Kobe

Transport options from Mito to Kobe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
¥27,105($200)
every 15 mins529km (329 miles)
Train
4hrs
¥20,535($150)
hourly665km (413 miles)
Drive
7hrs
¥9,445($69)
on demand647km (402 miles)

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Airports near Kobe

The following major airports near Kobe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Kobe
ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Kobe
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Kobe