How to travel from Muroran to Hakodate, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Hakodate is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Muroran to Hakodate by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hakodate.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
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Drive

Drive to Hakodate.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance188km (117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Hakodate

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Hakodate by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 2h 20m.

The distance between Muroran and Hakodate is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 64km (40 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Muroran and Hakodate by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Hakodate is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥5,475 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Hakodate, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Hakodate. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Muroran and Hakodate with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 20m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Muroran and Hakodate. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 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 Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Hakodate. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Hakodate. We recommend that you take the train to Hakodate. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Hakodate is Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) which is approximately 7km (5 miles) from Hakodate. Okushiri Airport (OIR) (OIR) and New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Muroran and Hakodate. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Hakodate is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around ¥5,475 ($40).

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Transport options from Muroran to Hakodate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
¥5,475($40)
every 2 hours186km (116 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
¥2,875($21)
on demand188km (117 miles)

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Airports near Hakodate

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

HKD
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
7km (5 miles) from Hakodate
OIR
Okushiri Airport (OIR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Hakodate
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Hakodate