How to travel from Muroran to Kōfu, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Kōfu is around 1,038km (645 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Muroran to Kōfu 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 KōfuMuroran 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 Kofu.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,420($195)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Kofu.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥28,200($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,755($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Kōfu

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Kōfu by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,420 ($195).

The distance between Muroran and Kōfu is around 1,038km (645 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 768km (477 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Muroran and Kōfu by train.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Kōfu is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx ¥26,420 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Kōfu is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Kōfu. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Kōfu. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Omiya(Saitama) and Shinjuku. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Kōfu. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Kōfu. 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 Kofu. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Kōfu. 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 Kofu. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Kōfu is Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Kōfu. Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) and Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Kōfu. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Omiya(Saitama) and then to Kofu. instead which will take 8h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Kōfu is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around ¥28,200 ($205).

How do I get from Muroran to Kōfu

Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Kōfu

Transport options from Muroran to Kōfu
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 45m
¥26,420($195)
hourly1,054km (655 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane5h 10m
¥18,890($140)
hourly1,068km (664 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane5h 20m
¥33,675($245)
hourly1,061km (660 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane6hrs
¥32,310($235)
every 4 hours1,185km (737 miles)
Train to Hakodate, plane6h 20m
¥22,040($160)
every 2 hours1,038km (645 miles)
Train
8h 10m
¥28,200($205)
every 4 hours1,109km (689 miles)
Car and Ferry
15h 15m
¥18,755($135)
twice daily1,116km (693 miles)

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Airports near Kōfu

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

MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Kōfu
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Kōfu
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
110km (69 miles) from Kōfu