What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Mito?

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Mito is to night bus which costs ¥9000 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Mito?

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Mito is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥22000 - ¥75000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Mito?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto station to Mito. However, there are services departing from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and arriving at Showa Driving School via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Mito?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Mito. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Mito via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Mito?

The distance between Kyoto and Mito is 597 km. The road distance is 563.1 km.

How do I travel from Kyoto to Mito without a car?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Mito without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Mito?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Kyoto to Mito, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Mito bus from?

Kyoto to Mito bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Mito train from?

Kyoto to Mito train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Mito?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Mito is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 50m.

Where does the Kyoto to Mito bus arrive?

Kyoto to Mito bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Kyoto to Mito train arrive?

Kyoto to Mito train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Mito?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Mito is 563 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Kyoto to Mito.

Where can I stay near Mito?

There are 132+ hotels available in Mito.

Kyoto to Mito - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kyoto to Mito by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Mitotrain Tokiwa / ...
4h 5m
¥13,177–20,612
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Mito Station South-Gatenightbus Yokappe
9h 57m
¥9,224–11,255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving Schoolbus Mito
10h 50m
Drive 563.1 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Mitocar 563.1 km
6h 20m
¥9,559–13,807
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3h 24m
¥22,478–72,189
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mitotrain
5h 29m
¥17,328–35,384
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Kōbe Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mitotrain
5h 26m
¥18,598–31,079
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukushima, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS)plane ITM - FKS
2. Take the train from Izumigo to Mito(Ibaraki)train
6h 52m
¥25,908–57,194
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Uenotrain
3. Take the train from Ueno to Mitotrain
5h 59m
¥18,758–49,994

Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

¥9,508Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 596.9 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Mito, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Mito via Tōkyō Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Showa Driving School via Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 10h 50m.

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