How to travel from Tsu to Mito, Japan
The distance between Tsu and Mito is around 503km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tsu 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.
👋 Also check out Mito → Tsu if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tsuruhashi then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR).
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost¥32,445($235)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki).
- Duration3h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost¥15,060($110)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then take the bus to Tokyo Station Kajibashi and then to Daiku Machi.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥9,310($68)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Mito
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tsu to Mito by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥9,310 ($68) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,445 ($235).
The distance between Tsu and Mito is around 503km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 401km (249 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Tsu and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tsu to Mito is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥32,445 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,310 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Mito. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya and Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tsu and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Tsu and Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuruhashi then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Tsuruhashi then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki (IBR). instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Tsu and Mito. The distance is around 503km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around ¥15,060 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Mito
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | ¥32,445($235) | every 2 hours | 686km (426 miles) |
| Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane | 4h 20m | ¥17,525($130) | hourly | 529km (328 miles) |
| Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane | 4h 45m | ¥20,810($150) | hourly | 627km (390 miles) |
| Train to Osaka-Namba, plane | 5h 30m | ¥24,640($180) | every 2 hours | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train to Osaka-Namba, plane | 6hrs | ¥30,530($225) | every 4 hours | 784km (487 miles) |
Train | 3h 55m | ¥15,060($110) | hourly | 530km (329 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | ¥9,310($68) | 4 times a day | 527km (327 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 10h 20m | ¥13,825($100) | once daily | 552km (343 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | ¥7,530($55) | on demand | 503km (312 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tsu and Mito
Train operators
Kintetsu Limited Express
Kintetsu Railways
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Bus companies
Jam Jam Liner
JR Bus Kanto
Mie Kotsu
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Airports near Mito
The following major airports near Mito offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Mito
Narita International Airport (NRT)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Mito
Fukushima Airport (FKS)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Mito