How to travel from Kamakura to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Kamakura and Muroran is around 935km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kamakura to Muroran by plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,860($165)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Muroran.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamakura and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Kamakura to Muroran by plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥16,565 ($120) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,860 ($165).

The distance between Kamakura and Muroran is around 935km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Kamakura and Muroran by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Kamakura to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥22,860 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamakura and Muroran is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥16,565 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kamakura and Muroran. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kamakura 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 6h 55m.

Japan Railways, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kamakura and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Kamakura and Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamakura to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Kamakura to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamakura to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥22,860 ($165).

How do I get from Kamakura to Muroran

Compare travel optionsbetween Kamakura and Muroran

Transport options from Kamakura to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 20m
¥22,860($165)
hourly951km (591 miles)
Train to Tokyo, plane4h 30m
¥31,350($230)
hourly984km (611 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
¥16,565($120)
hourly1,004km (624 miles)
Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train4h 55m
¥18,480($135)
every 3 hours935km (581 miles)
Train
6h 55m
¥26,285($190)
every 3 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Car and Ferry
14h 40m
¥18,070($130)
twice daily1,077km (669 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