The distance between Iwaki and Muroran is around 777km (483 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Iwaki to Muroran by train, bus, 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 Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
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Take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
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Take the bus to Sendai Station then take the train to 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 Iwaki to Muroran by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥14,240 ($105) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,100 ($270).
The distance between Iwaki and Muroran is around 777km (483 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Iwaki and Muroran by train.
The quickest way to get from Iwaki to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥37,100 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Iwaki and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥14,240 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Iwaki and Muroran. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Iwaki to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Iwaki and Muroran. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Iwaki and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Iwaki to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Ononiimachi then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Iwaki to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Iwaki to Muroran is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥21,905 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 35m | ¥37,100($270) | every 4 hours | 783km (487 miles) |
Train to Mito, plane | 4h 40m | ¥29,845($220) | hourly | 973km (605 miles) |
Train to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), plane | 4h 45m | ¥28,065($205) | every 20 mins | 777km (483 miles) |
Train to Ueno, plane | 5h 50m | ¥21,080($155) | hourly | 1,150km (715 miles) |
Train to Shinagawa, plane | 6h 60m | ¥24,095($175) | every 3 hours | 1,129km (701 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | ¥21,905($160) | every 20 mins | 817km (508 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 20m | ¥21,220($155) | every 4 hours | 840km (522 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 60m | ¥14,240($105) | twice daily | 816km (507 miles) |
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The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.