There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Mito by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Toki / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Mitotrain Tokiwa / ...
5h 2m¥6,245–8,669Drive 271.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Mitocar 271.2 km
4h 21m¥4,653–6,720Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata Station to Aizu APIObus
- Take the bus from Aizu Apio Iriguchi to Nihonmatsu Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Nihonmatsu Bus Stop to Mito Stationbus
10h 12mNight bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Wg5252
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving Schoolbus Mito
10h 16m¥7,340–11,470
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Mito is to drive which costs ¥4600 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Mito is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata station to Mito station. However, there are services departing from Niigata Station and arriving at Mito Station via Aizu Apio Iriguchi and Nihonmatsu Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Mito. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Mito via Niigata and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Niigata and Mito is 425 km. The road distance is 271.2 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Mito without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Niigata to Mito, including transfers.
Niigata to Mito bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Niigata Station.
Niigata to Mito train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Mito is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Mito, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Mito via Niigata and Tōkyō Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ue Tokoro to Mito Station via Niigata, Niigata Station, Aizu Apio Iriguchi, and Nihonmatsu Bus Stop in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Mito
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Station to Aizu APIO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 0242-22-5560
- Website
- Aizu Bus
Bus from Aizu Apio Iriguchi to Nihonmatsu Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Aizu Bus
- Website
- ibako.co.jp
Bus from Nihonmatsu Bus Stop to Mito Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,400
- Schedules at
- ibako.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Toppara to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–8,500
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front area)
- ¥4,500–8,500
- Relax (ladies seat)
- ¥4,500–8,500
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Showa Driving School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Niigata to Mito bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Aizu APIO station.
Niigata to Mito train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Mito is 271 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Niigata to Mito.
There are 142+ hotels available in Mito.