How to travel from Kurashiki to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Kurashiki and Muroran is around 1,232km (766 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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 Muroran → Kurashiki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Okayama (OKJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥32,855($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration9h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥42,030($305)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Himeji then take the bus to Tokyo station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥40,660($295)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥23,685($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kurashiki and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Muroran by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥23,685 ($175) and will take around 1 day 1h. 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 ¥32,855 ($240).
The distance between Kurashiki and Muroran is around 1,232km (766 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,063km (661 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Kurashiki and Muroran by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥23,685 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Muroran. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Kurashiki and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Kurashiki and Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) 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 Kurashiki to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) 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 Kurashiki to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Okayama (OKJ) 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 Kurashiki to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around ¥32,855 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kurashiki and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 3h 20m | ¥32,855($240) | 5 times a day | 1,232km (766 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | ¥33,265($245) | hourly | 1,306km (811 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 4h 25m | ¥36,825($270) | hourly | 1,319km (820 miles) |
| Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train | 5h 50m | ¥44,080($320) | 5 times a day | 1,463km (909 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 40m | ¥38,880($285) | hourly | 1,495km (929 miles) |
Train | 9h 30m | ¥42,030($305) | every 3 hours | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
Train and Bus | 17h 35m | ¥40,660($295) | once daily | 1,696km (1,054 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥23,685($175) | once daily | 1,448km (900 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kurashiki and Muroran
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Train operators
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ryobi Express
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Jam Jam Liner
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