How to travel from Muroran to Masuda, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Masuda is around 1,633km (1,015 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Muroran to Masuda 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 Masuda → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical cost¥37,510($275)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Masuda.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥51,610($375)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Hiroshima then take the bus to Hamada then take the train to Masuda.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥49,970($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Masuda.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥27,245($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Masuda
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Masuda by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,510 ($275).
The distance between Muroran and Masuda is around 1,633km (1,015 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,162km (722 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Muroran and Masuda by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Masuda is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥37,510 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Masuda is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Masuda. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Masuda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Yamaguchi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Masuda. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 12h 15m, 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 Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Masuda is Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ) (IWJ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Masuda. Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK) (IWK) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) 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 Masuda. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Iwami (IWJ). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Masuda is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around ¥37,510 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Masuda
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 20m | ¥37,510($275) | hourly | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, Fly | 5h 45m | ¥37,920($275) | every 2 hours | 1,633km (1,015 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 5h 45m | ¥30,120($220) | twice daily | 1,722km (1,070 miles) |
Train | 12h 15m | ¥51,610($375) | twice daily | 2,023km (1,257 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 13h 40m | ¥49,970($365) | every 4 hours | 1,970km (1,224 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, bus | 21h 35m | ¥41,755($305) | once daily | 1,969km (1,224 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥27,245($200) | once daily | 1,684km (1,046 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Masuda
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
JR Bus Tōhoku
JR Bus Kanto
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Masuda
The following major airports near Masuda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hagi-Iwami Airport (IWJ)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Masuda
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Masuda
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 177km (110 miles) from Masuda