How to travel from Maizuru to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Maizuru and Muroran is around 1,201km (746 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kyoto and then to Nagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,790($205)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥40,660($295)
Operated by

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.

  • Duration23hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥20,400($150)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Maizuru and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Maizuru to Muroran by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around ¥20,400 ($150) and will take around 23hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,580 ($240).

The distance between Maizuru and Muroran is around 1,201km (746 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Maizuru and Muroran by bus, plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Maizuru to Muroran is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥32,580 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Maizuru and Muroran is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around ¥20,400 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Maizuru and Muroran. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Maizuru to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kyoto, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Maizuru and Muroran. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 45m, 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 Maizuru and Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Maizuru to Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Maizuru to Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Osaka Airport then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Maizuru to Muroran is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥32,580 ($240).

How do I get from Maizuru to Muroran

Compare travel optionsbetween Maizuru and Muroran

Transport options from Maizuru to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 25m
¥27,790($205)
every 4 hours1,333km (828 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
¥32,580($240)
twice daily1,227km (762 miles)
Bus to Sannomiya Bus Terminal, plane and train4h 45m
¥30,120($220)
every 4 hours1,288km (801 miles)
Bus to Osaka Airport, plane and train5h 55m
¥48,050($350)
twice daily1,201km (746 miles)
Train
9h 45m
¥40,660($295)
every 4 hours1,561km (970 miles)
Ferry and Car
23hrs
¥20,400($150)
once daily1,226km (762 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