How to travel from Nagaoka to Mito, Japan

The distance between Nagaoka and Mito is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nagaoka to Mito by train, bus 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 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,090($81)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Tokyo Station Kajibashi and then to Daiku Machi.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,530($55)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagaoka and Mito

There are several options for getting from Nagaoka to Mito by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥7,530 ($55) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,090 ($81).

The distance between Nagaoka and Mito is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Nagaoka and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagaoka to Mito is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥11,090 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagaoka and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus 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 Nagaoka and Mito. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nagaoka 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 55m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Nagaoka and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Nagaoka and Mito. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nagaoka to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tokyo Station Kajibashi and Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Jam Jam Liner and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Nagaoka and Mito. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagaoka to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Ueno and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Nagaoka and Mito. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagaoka to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around ¥11,090 ($81).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagaoka and Mito

Transport options from Nagaoka to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
¥11,090($81)
hourly356km (221 miles)
Train via Takasaki4h 10m
¥7,665($56)
every 2 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
¥7,530($55)
once daily374km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
¥4,655($34)
on demand306km (190 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