How to travel from Koyasan to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Koyasan and Muroran is around 1,186km (737 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Koyasan to Muroran by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥61,470($450)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kosoku Kyotanabe and then to Tokyo then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥38,195($280)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koyasan and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Koyasan to Muroran by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around ¥21,220 ($155) and will take around 4h 45m.

The distance between Koyasan and Muroran is around 1,186km (737 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,015km (630 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Koyasan and Muroran by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Koyasan to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥21,220 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Koyasan and Muroran is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,220 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koyasan and Muroran. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Koyasan to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hineno, Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Koyasan and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Koyasan and Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koyasan to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 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 Koyasan to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Osaka Kansai (KIX) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koyasan to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).

How do I get from Koyasan to Muroran

Compare travel optionsbetween Koyasan and Muroran

Transport options from Koyasan to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 45m
¥21,220($155)
once daily1,232km (766 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
¥32,445($235)
hourly1,213km (753 miles)
Train to Hashimoto(Wakayama), plane6hrs
¥30,255($220)
hourly1,266km (787 miles)
Train to Namba(Nankai), plane7h 10m
¥47,915($350)
every 3 hours1,186km (737 miles)
Train
9h 50m
¥61,470($450)
every 3 hours1,604km (997 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 10m
¥38,195($280)
twice a week1,578km (980 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 1h
¥23,275($170)
once daily1,416km (880 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