The distance between Hakone and Muroran is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hakone to Muroran by train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
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Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
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Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Muroran.
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There are several options for getting from Hakone to Muroran by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 15h 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 ¥26,970 ($195).
The distance between Hakone and Muroran is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Hakone and Muroran by train.
The quickest way to get from Hakone to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ¥26,970 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Hakone and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hakone and Muroran. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hakone to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Japan Railways Shinkansen, Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Hakone and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hakone and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hakone to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hakone to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hakone to Muroran is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥29,435 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | ¥26,970($195) | hourly | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane | 4h 40m | ¥35,185($255) | hourly | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane | 4h 50m | ¥20,535($150) | hourly | 1,042km (647 miles) |
Train to Shizuoka, plane | 4h 50m | ¥35,185($255) | every 4 hours | 1,206km (749 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane | 5h 25m | ¥22,590($165) | every 3 hours | 992km (616 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | ¥29,435($215) | every 3 hours | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 15h 10m | ¥18,755($135) | twice daily | 1,118km (695 miles) |
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Narita Express (N'EX)
Odakyu Highway Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.