The distance between Mito and Niigata is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mito to Niigata by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Niigata → Mito if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ueno and then to Niigata.
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Take the train to Ueno and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Niigata (KIJ).
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There are several options for getting from Mito to Niigata by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥13,690 ($100) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Mito and Niigata is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Mito and Niigata by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mito to Niigata is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥13,690 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Niigata, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,690 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Niigata. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mito to Niigata. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ueno and Niigata. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mito and Niigata. 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mito and Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno and then to Niigata. instead which will take 3h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Niigata. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno and then to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station then fly from Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Niigata (KIJ). instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Niigata is Niigata Airport (KIJ) (KIJ) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Niigata. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Mito and Niigata. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Niigata is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around ¥13,690 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | ¥13,690($100) | hourly | 418km (260 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | ¥23,685($175) | hourly | 464km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | ¥3,970($29) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
Ibaraki Kotsu
Aizu Bus
Niigata Kotsu
JR Bus Kanto
Jam Jam Liner
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
The following major airports near Niigata offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.