How to travel from Himeji to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Himeji and Muroran is around 1,193km (741 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Himeji to Muroran by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Muroran → Himeji if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥28,885($210)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration8h 60m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥40,385($295)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Tokyo station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration16h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥36,825($270)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.
- Duration24h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Himeji and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Himeji to Muroran by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥28,885 ($210).
The distance between Himeji and Muroran is around 1,193km (741 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 997km (619 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Himeji and Muroran by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Himeji to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥28,885 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Himeji and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Himeji and Muroran. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Himeji to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Himeji and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 60m, 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 Himeji and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Himeji to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Himeji to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Himeji to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around ¥28,885 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Himeji and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | ¥28,885($210) | hourly | 1,217km (756 miles) |
| Train to Okayama, plane | 4hrs | ¥36,550($265) | 5 times a day | 1,323km (822 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 4h 10m | ¥32,310($235) | hourly | 1,219km (758 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 4h 35m | ¥27,655($200) | hourly | 1,359km (845 miles) |
| Train to Sannomiya(Jr), plane | 5h 40m | ¥47,780($350) | every 3 hours | 1,193km (741 miles) |
Train | 8h 60m | ¥40,385($295) | every 3 hours | 1,587km (986 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16h 60m | ¥36,825($270) | once daily | 1,605km (997 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 35m | ¥22,315($165) | once daily | 1,349km (838 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Himeji and Muroran
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Muroran
The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Muroran
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Muroran
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Muroran