How to travel from Muroran to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Muroran and Shinjuku is around 915km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Muroran to Shinjuku by train, car, ferry and plane. 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 Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,275($170)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Muroran to Shinjuku by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,275 ($170).

The distance between Muroran and Shinjuku is around 915km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 744km (463 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Muroran and Shinjuku by train.

The quickest way to get from Muroran to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx ¥23,275 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and Omiya(Saitama). These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Shinjuku. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Omiya(Saitama). instead which will take 6h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around ¥24,505 ($180).

How do I get from Muroran to Shinjuku

Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Shinjuku

Transport options from Muroran to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
¥23,275($170)
hourly930km (578 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane3h 35m
¥15,195($110)
hourly947km (589 miles)
Train to Minami-Chitose, plane3h 55m
¥29,845($220)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Train to Hakodate, Fly4h 50m
¥18,890($140)
every 2 hours915km (568 miles)
Train
6h 35m
¥24,505($180)
every 4 hours988km (614 miles)
Car and Ferry
14hrs
¥17,385($125)
twice daily1,030km (640 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku