How to travel from Muroran to Okinawa, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Okinawa is around 2,357km (1,464 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Muroran to Okinawa by train, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA).

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Flight time3h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,245($200)
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2 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Hakata and then to Kagoshima-Chuo then take a ferry to 本部旅客待合所.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ¥72,965($535)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Okinawa

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Okinawa by train, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥27,245 ($200) and will take around 5h 60m.

The distance between Muroran and Okinawa is around 2,357km (1,464 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,125km (1,320 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Muroran and Okinawa by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx ¥27,245 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥27,245 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Muroran and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Muroran and Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 60m.

The closest major airport to Okinawa is Naha Airport (OKA) (OKA) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Okinawa. 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Muroran to Okinawa. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Okinawa (OKA). instead which will take 5h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Okinawa is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around ¥27,245 ($200).

How do I get from Muroran to Okinawa

Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Okinawa

Transport options from Muroran to Okinawa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 60m
¥27,245($200)
hourly2,357km (1,464 miles)
Train to Hakodate, Fly8hrs
¥45,450($330)
every 2 hours2,474km (1,538 miles)
Train to Sapporo(Jr), Fly8h 25m
¥49,285($360)
hourly2,589km (1,609 miles)
Train and Ferry
1 day 12h
¥72,965($535)
4 times a week3,040km (1,889 miles)

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Airports near Okinawa

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

OKA
Naha Airport (OKA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Okinawa
RNJ
Yoron Airport (RNJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Okinawa
FUK
Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
International Airport
Distance
827km (514 miles) from Okinawa