How to travel from Chitose to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Chitose and Muroran is around 85km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 54min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Chitose to Muroran by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration54min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,875($21)
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Drive

Drive to Muroran.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chitose and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Chitose to Muroran by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥2,875 ($21) and will take around 54min.

The distance between Chitose and Muroran is around 85km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 54min to get from Chitose and Muroran by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chitose to Muroran is to take the train which takes around 54min and will set you back approx ¥2,875 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Chitose and Muroran, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥2,875 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chitose and Muroran. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chitose and Muroran with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 54min.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Chitose and Muroran. Trains depart hourly and will take around 54min, 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 Chitose and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 54min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chitose to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 54min.

The closest major airport to Muroran is Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Muroran. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) 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 Chitose and Muroran. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chitose to Muroran is to take the train which takes, on average, 54min and will usually cost around ¥2,875 ($21).

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Transport options from Chitose to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
54min
¥2,875($21)
hourly85km (53 miles)
Drive
1hr
¥1,505($11)
on demand93km (58 miles)

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Airports near Muroran

The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HKD
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Muroran
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Muroran
OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Muroran