How to travel from Mine to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Mine and Muroran is around 1,501km (933 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Mine to Muroran by train, plane, 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 → Mine if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical cost¥30,940($225)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Hiroshima, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥51,750($380)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Tokyo then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥44,905($330)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,065($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mine and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mine to Muroran by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥28,065 ($205) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥30,940 ($225).
The distance between Mine and Muroran is around 1,501km (933 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,243km (772 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Mine and Muroran by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Mine to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx ¥30,940 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Mine and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥28,065 ($205) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mine and Muroran. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mine to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Asa, Hiroshima, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Mine and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 11h 15m, 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 Mine and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mine to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Mine to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mine to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥30,940 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mine and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 30m | ¥30,940($225) | every 3 hours | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥42,300($310) | every 3 hours | 1,774km (1,102 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 5h 20m | ¥42,440($310) | every 3 hours | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
| Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train | 6h 50m | ¥50,925($370) | every 3 hours | 1,758km (1,092 miles) |
| Train to Kokura, plane | 6h 55m | ¥51,065($375) | every 3 hours | 1,803km (1,120 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 5m | ¥38,880($285) | every 3 hours | 1,501km (933 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 15m | ¥51,750($380) | every 3 hours | 1,973km (1,226 miles) |
| Train via Tokyo | 12hrs | ¥52,020($380) | every 3 hours | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 4h | ¥44,905($330) | once daily | 2,115km (1,314 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥28,065($205) | once daily | 1,740km (1,081 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mine and Muroran
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Star Flyer
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Bocho Kotsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
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