How to travel from Miyajima to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Miyajima and Muroran is around 1,358km (844 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Miyajima to Muroran by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Muroran → Miyajima if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then fly from Iwakuni Kintaikyo (IWK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the train to Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration10h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥46,545($340)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus and train
Take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit and then to Morioka then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto.
- Duration24h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥38,330($280)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyajima and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Miyajima to Muroran by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥33,675 ($245) and will take around 4h 20m.
The distance between Miyajima and Muroran is around 1,358km (844 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,170km (727 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Miyajima and Muroran by ferry, bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Miyajima to Muroran is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥33,675 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Miyajima and Muroran is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥33,675 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Miyajima and Muroran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Miyajima and Muroran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyajima to Muroran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 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 Miyajima to Muroran. We recommend that you take a ferry to Miyajimaguchi then take the bus to Hiroshima Airport then fly from Hiroshima (HIJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyajima to Muroran is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥33,675 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Miyajima and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 45m | ¥38,060($280) | every 4 hours | 1,638km (1,018 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 55m | ¥39,155($285) | 5 times a day | 1,416km (880 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, plane and train | 6h 15m | ¥46,685($340) | every 4 hours | 1,622km (1,008 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | ¥33,675($245) | hourly | 1,358km (844 miles) |
| Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus, plane and train | 6h 55m | ¥46,410($340) | every 3 hours | 1,601km (995 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 10h 30m | ¥46,545($340) | every 3 hours | 1,830km (1,137 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 20h 45m | ¥40,520($295) | once daily | 1,844km (1,146 miles) |
Ferry to Miyajimaguchi, bus and train | 24h 15m | ¥38,330($280) | once daily | 1,937km (1,203 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Miyajima and Muroran
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Ryobi Express
Bocho Kotsu
JR Bus Tōhoku
Train operators
Ferry operators
JR Miyajima Ferry
Miyajima Matsudai Kisen
Aqua-net Hiroshima
Airlines
AIRDO
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