How to travel from Muroran to Mine, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Mine is around 1,500km (932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Muroran to Mine 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 Mine → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost¥26,830($195)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto then Tokyo and then to Shin-Yamaguchi.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥51,475($375)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Hiroshima Shinkansenguchi then take the train to Asa.
- Duration19h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Mine.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥28,340($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Mine
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Mine by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥26,830 ($195) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Muroran and Mine is around 1,500km (932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,243km (772 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Muroran and Mine by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ¥26,830 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Mine is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥26,830 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Mine. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Mine. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo, Shin-Yamaguchi and Asa. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Mine. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 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 Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Mine is Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ) (UBJ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mine. Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) (KKJ) 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 Mine. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Fukuoka (FUK) then take the train to Asa. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Mine is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around ¥26,830 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Mine
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 50m | ¥26,830($195) | every 3 hours | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 5h 10m | ¥40,660($295) | every 3 hours | 1,535km (953 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, Fly | 5h 15m | ¥39,565($290) | every 3 hours | 1,774km (1,102 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 5h 35m | ¥39,700($290) | every 3 hours | 1,819km (1,130 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, Fly | 6h 55m | ¥39,975($290) | every 3 hours | 1,758km (1,093 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane | 7h 10m | ¥40,110($295) | every 3 hours | 1,803km (1,120 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | ¥34,770($255) | every 3 hours | 1,500km (932 miles) |
Train | 11h 15m | ¥51,475($375) | every 4 hours | 1,973km (1,226 miles) |
Train and Bus | 19h 35m | ¥43,810($320) | once daily | 1,979km (1,230 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 4h | ¥28,340($205) | once daily | 1,755km (1,090 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Mine
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Bus companies
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Bocho Kotsu
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Mine
The following major airports near Mine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Mine
Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Mine
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Mine