How to travel from Mito to Shizuoka, Japan

The distance between Mito and Shizuoka is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Mito to Shizuoka 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 Tokyo and then to Shizuoka.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,170($67)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shizuoka.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Shizuoka

There are several options for getting from Mito to Shizuoka by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥9,170 ($67).

The distance between Mito and Shizuoka is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (151 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Mito and Shizuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mito to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥9,170 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Shizuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,530 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mito to Shizuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways run train services between Mito and Shizuoka. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Shizuoka. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Shizuoka. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Shizuoka. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥9,170 ($67).

How do I get from Mito to Shizuoka

Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Shizuoka

Transport options from Mito to Shizuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 40m
¥9,170($67)
hourly289km (179 miles)
Train via Toride4h 15m
¥7,530($55)
hourly296km (184 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
¥4,245($31)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Shizuoka

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Shizuoka
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Shizuoka