How to travel from Muroran to Hakone, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Hakone is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Muroran to Hakone by train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,105($200)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Odawara.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥32,035($235)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hakodate then take a ferry to Oma then drive to Hakone.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,620($135)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Hakone

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Hakone by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,620 ($135) and will take around 15h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥27,105 ($200).

The distance between Muroran and Hakone is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 806km (501 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Muroran and Hakone by train.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Hakone is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx ¥27,105 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Hakone is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,620 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Hakone. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Hakone. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Shin-Yokohama and Odawara. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Hakone. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND) then take the train to Odawara. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hakone is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 77km (48 miles) from Hakone. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Hakone. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Odawara. instead which will take 7h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Hakone is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ¥32,035 ($235).

How do I get from Muroran to Hakone

Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Hakone

Transport options from Muroran to Hakone
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
¥27,105($200)
hourly1,008km (626 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane4h 45m
¥20,670($150)
hourly1,042km (647 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane4h 45m
¥34,635($255)
hourly1,022km (635 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane5hrs
¥33,950($250)
every 4 hours1,170km (727 miles)
Train to Hakodate, plane5h 30m
¥22,590($165)
every 2 hours992km (616 miles)
Train
7h 25m
¥32,035($235)
every 4 hours1,082km (672 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 20m
¥18,620($135)
twice daily1,114km (692 miles)

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Airports near Hakone

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Hakone
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Hakone
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Hakone