How to travel from Nagano to Mito, Japan

The distance between Nagano and Mito is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nagano to Mito 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 Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,500($84)
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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Mito

There are several options for getting from Nagano to Mito by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥7,940 ($58) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,500 ($84).

The distance between Nagano and Mito is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Nagano and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagano to Mito is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx ¥11,500 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥7,940 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Mito. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ueno. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagano and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Nagano and Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Mito is Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Mito. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Fukushima Airport (FKS) (FKS) 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 Nagano and Mito. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around ¥11,500 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Mito

Transport options from Nagano to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
¥11,500($84)
hourly334km (207 miles)
Train via Takasaki4hrs
¥7,940($58)
every 2 hours268km (167 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
¥4,245($31)
on demand291km (181 miles)

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Airports near Mito

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

IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Mito
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Mito
FKS
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Mito