How to travel from Mito to Tottori, Japan

The distance between Mito and Tottori is around 662km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Mito to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Tottori (TTJ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,450($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Tokyo

Take the train to Tokyo, Shin-Kobe then Aioi(Hyogo) and then to Tottori.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit then Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi and then to Tottori.

  • Duration13h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥13,415($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Tottori.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mito and Tottori

There are several options for getting from Mito to Tottori by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,450 ($165).

The distance between Mito and Tottori is around 662km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Mito and Tottori by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mito to Tottori is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx ¥22,450 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Mito and Tottori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mito and Tottori. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mito to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Kyoto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Mito and Tottori. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mito and Tottori. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Mito to Tottori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit and Kyoto Station Karasumaguchi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.

JR Bus Kanto and Nihon Kotsu run regular bus services between Mito and Tottori. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mito to Tottori. We recommend that you fly from Ibaraki (IBR) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Tottori. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Tottori is Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Tottori. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Tottori. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mito to Tottori is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥22,860 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mito and Tottori

Transport options from Mito to Tottori
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 25m
¥22,450($165)
5 times a day662km (412 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
¥26,970($195)
5 times a day708km (440 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, plane4h 40m
¥32,035($235)
every 4 hours839km (521 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
¥18,755($135)
every 20 mins732km (455 miles)
Train via Tokyo + 1 similar
6h 5m
¥24,095($175)
every 3 hours841km (523 miles)
Train6h 35m
¥22,860($165)
4 times a day849km (528 miles)
Bus
13h 25m
¥13,415($100)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
¥11,635($85)
on demand774km (481 miles)

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Airports near Tottori

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

TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Tottori
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Tottori
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
245km (152 miles) from Tottori