The distance between Mito and Tohoku is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Mito to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Ueno and then to Furukawa.
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Take the train to Otsuko then take the bus to Sendai Station and then to Furukawa Station.
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There are several options for getting from Mito to Tohoku by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥23,955 ($175) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,340 ($39).
The distance between Mito and Tohoku is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Mito and Tohoku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mito to Tohoku is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥5,340 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Tohoku, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥23,955 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Tohoku. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mito to Tohoku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Furukawa and Naruko-Onsen. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mito and Tohoku. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Tohoku. We recommend that you drive to Tōhoku region. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Tohoku. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr). instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Tohoku is Misawa Airport (MSJ) (MSJ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tohoku. Aomori Airport (AOJ) (AOJ) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) 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 Tohoku. The distance is around 351km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Tohoku is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥28,065 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Ueno + 1 similar | 4h 45m | ¥30,940($225) | hourly | 554km (344 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | ¥28,065($205) | every 20 mins | 366km (227 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 45m | ¥23,955($175) | every 4 hours | 379km (236 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 7h 10m | ¥24,915($180) | once daily | 375km (233 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | ¥5,340($39) | on demand | 351km (218 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tohoku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.