How to travel from Muroran to Motobu, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Motobu is around 2,423km (1,506 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Muroran to Motobu by train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Motobu → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane and Bus
Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost¥16,975($125)
Multiple operators
Train to Hakodate, plane and bus
Take the train to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time4h 25m
- Typical cost¥42,715($310)
Multiple operators
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and bus
Take the train to Sapporo(Jr) then fly from Sapporo Okadama (OKD) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港.
- Duration9h 10m
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Motobu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Motobu by train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around ¥16,975 ($125) and will take around 7hrs.
The distance between Muroran and Motobu is around 2,423km (1,506 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,107km (1,309 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Muroran and Motobu by train, plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ¥16,975 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥16,975 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Motobu. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA) then take the bus to 本部港. instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Motobu is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Motobu. Yoron Airport (RNJ) (RNJ) and Fukuoka Airport (FUK) (FUK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Motobu is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ¥16,975 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Motobu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane and Bus | 7hrs | ¥16,975($125) | every 2 hours | 2,423km (1,506 miles) |
Train to Hakodate, plane and bus | 9h 10m | ¥42,715($310) | every 2 hours | 2,541km (1,579 miles) |
Train to Sapporo(Jr), plane and bus | 9h 10m | ¥43,810($320) | every 2 hours | 2,652km (1,648 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Motobu
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Tigerair Taiwan
Train operators
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Airports near Motobu
The following major airports near Motobu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Naha Airport (OKA)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Motobu
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Motobu
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
- Distance
- 807km (501 miles) from Motobu