How to travel from Muroran to Asago, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Asago is around 1,229km (764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Muroran to Asago 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 AsagoMuroran if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Minami-Chitose, plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Himeji and then to Wadayama.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    ¥35,595($260)
Operated by

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4 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 Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Kyoto and then to Fukuchiyama.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥41,755($305)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Shin-Osaka and then to Wadayama Station.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥29,295($215)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Asago

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Asago by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,355 ($155) and will take around 23h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,855 ($240).

The distance between Muroran and Asago is around 1,229km (764 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 939km (583 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Muroran and Asago by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Asago is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥32,855 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Asago is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,355 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Asago. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Asago. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuchiyama. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Asago. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Muroran and Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the bus to Fukuchiyama Station. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Asago is Tajima Airport (TJH) (TJH) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Asago. Tottori Airport (TTJ) (TTJ) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Muroran to Asago. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Wadayama. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Asago is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥31,625 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Asago

Transport options from Muroran to Asago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane + 4 similar
4h 50m
¥35,595($260)
twice daily1,365km (848 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
¥31,625($230)
twice daily1,282km (797 miles)
Train to Hakodate, Fly5h 40m
¥33,130($240)
every 2 hours1,233km (766 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 50m
¥32,855($240)
4 times a day1,255km (780 miles)
Train to Hakodate, plane and bus6h 20m
¥48,190($350)
4 times a day1,229km (764 miles)
Train
10h 20m
¥41,755($305)
every 4 hours1,585km (985 miles)
Train and Bus
16h 45m
¥29,295($215)
once daily1,645km (1,022 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 55m
¥21,355($155)
once daily1,283km (797 miles)

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Airports near Asago

The following major airports near Asago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TJH
Tajima Airport (TJH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Asago
TTJ
Tottori Airport (TTJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (41 miles) from Asago
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
107km (66 miles) from Asago