How to travel from Yokohama to Mito, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Mito is around 149km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Yokohama 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.

👋 Also check out MitoYokohama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Mito Station South exit.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,520($33)
Operated by

Airport Limousine

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Mito.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance149km (92 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Mito

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Mito by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥4,520 ($33) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,190 ($16).

The distance between Yokohama and Mito is around 149km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Yokohama and Mito by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Mito is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx ¥2,190 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Mito, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥4,520 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Mito. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yokohama and Mito. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Yokohama and Mito. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Mito. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Airport Limousine run regular bus services between Yokohama and Mito. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Mito. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo and then to Mito(Ibaraki). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Yokohama and Mito. The distance is around 149km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Mito is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Mito

Transport options from Yokohama to Mito
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
¥4,790($35)
hourly154km (95 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
¥4,520($33)
5 times a day166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
¥2,190($16)
on demand149km (92 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