How to travel from Naoshima to Mito, Japan

The distance between Naoshima and Mito is around 698km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Naoshima to Mito by ferry, 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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Ferry, Train and Plane

Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,110($295)
Operated by

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,095($175)
Operated by

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Uno then take the bus to Osaka Station JR Express BT and then to Mito-eki.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,880($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Uno then drive to Mito.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,775($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naoshima and Mito

There are several options for getting from Naoshima to Mito by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥11,775 ($86) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥40,110 ($295).

The distance between Naoshima and Mito is around 698km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Naoshima and Mito by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Naoshima to Mito is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥40,110 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Naoshima and Mito is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥11,775 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Naoshima and Mito. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naoshima and Mito. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naoshima to Mito. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Okayama and then to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naoshima to Mito. We recommend that you take a ferry to Uno then take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 5h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naoshima to Mito is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥24,095 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naoshima and Mito

Transport options from Naoshima to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry, Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 45m
¥40,110($295)
5 times a day698km (434 miles)
Ferry to Uno, train and plane5h 20m
¥27,655($200)
5 times a day783km (487 miles)
Ferry to Uno, train and plane5h 45m
¥24,505($180)
5 times a day881km (548 miles)
Ferry to Uno, train and plane6h 35m
¥35,455($260)
5 times a day860km (534 miles)
Ferry, Train, Bus and Plane4h 50m
¥32,720($240)
5 times a day744km (462 miles)
Ferry to Uno, train, bus and plane5h 55m
¥30,255($220)
5 times a day792km (492 miles)
Ferry and Train
5h 60m
¥24,095($175)
5 times a day822km (511 miles)
Ferry and Bus
14h 55m
¥15,880($115)
once daily855km (531 miles)
Ferry and Car
9h 15m
¥11,775($86)
hourly785km (488 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