How to travel from Onomichi to Mito, Japan

The distance between Onomichi and Mito is around 733km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Onomichi to Mito 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 Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥42,850($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,055($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Umeda-eki then Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and then to Daiku Machi.

  • Duration15h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance842km (523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Onomichi and Mito

There are several options for getting from Onomichi to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥15,060 ($110) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥42,850 ($315).

The distance between Onomichi and Mito is around 733km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (431 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Onomichi and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Onomichi to Mito is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx ¥42,850 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Onomichi and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥15,060 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Onomichi and Mito. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Onomichi to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fukuyama and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Onomichi and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Onomichi and Mito. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Onomichi to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Umeda-eki, Osaka Station JR Express BT, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.

Chugoku Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Onomichi and Mito. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Onomichi to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR). 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 Onomichi and Mito. The distance is around 842km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Onomichi to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around ¥25,055 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Onomichi and Mito

Transport options from Onomichi to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
2h 55m
¥42,850($315)
hourly733km (455 miles)
Train to Shiraichi, plane4hrs
¥32,855($240)
hourly856km (532 miles)
Train to Shin-Kurashiki, plane4h 5m
¥35,185($255)
5 times a day771km (479 miles)
Train to Shiraichi, plane4h 20m
¥28,340($205)
hourly953km (592 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane5h 15m
¥31,075($225)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Train to Okayama, plane5h 35m
¥27,925($205)
hourly946km (588 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 60m
¥28,065($205)
4 times a week1,025km (637 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
¥25,055($185)
hourly870km (540 miles)
Train via Tokyo6h 10m
¥24,640($180)
once daily867km (539 miles)
Bus
15h 25m
¥15,060($110)
once daily926km (575 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
¥12,185($89)
on demand842km (523 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