How to travel from Muroran to Himeji, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Himeji is around 1,193km (742 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Muroran to Himeji 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 Himeji → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
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.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost¥33,265($245)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Himeji.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥40,385($295)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Himeji.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥36,550($265)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Himeji.
- Duration24h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥22,315($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Himeji
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Himeji by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,315 ($165) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥33,265 ($245).
The distance between Muroran and Himeji is around 1,193km (742 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 997km (619 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Muroran and Himeji by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Himeji is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx ¥33,265 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Himeji is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,315 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Himeji. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Himeji. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Tokyo. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Himeji. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 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 Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okayama (OKJ) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Himeji is Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Himeji. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) 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 Himeji. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Himeji. instead which will take 3h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Himeji is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥29,025 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Himeji
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane + 5 similar | 3h 45m | ¥33,265($245) | every 2 hours | 1,299km (807 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | ¥29,025($210) | hourly | 1,217km (756 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 4h 10m | ¥32,445($235) | hourly | 1,219km (758 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 4h 40m | ¥27,790($205) | hourly | 1,359km (845 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane | 5h 45m | ¥47,780($350) | every 2 hours | 1,193km (742 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ¥35,870($260) | hourly | 1,553km (965 miles) |
Train | 9h 20m | ¥40,385($295) | every 4 hours | 1,587km (986 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 40m | ¥36,550($265) | once daily | 1,612km (1,001 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 35m | ¥22,315($165) | once daily | 1,348km (837 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Himeji
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Kintetsu Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Himeji
The following major airports near Himeji offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Kobe Airport (UKB)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Himeji
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Himeji
Itami Airport (ITM)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Himeji