How to travel from Muroran to Tanabe, Japan
The distance between Muroran and Tanabe is around 1,287km (800 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Muroran to Tanabe by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tanabe → Muroran if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Hakodate, Fly
Take the train to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost¥32,170($235)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe.
- Duration11hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Tokyo then take the bus to Osaka Minato-Machi Bus Terminal and then to Tanabe City Hall.
- Duration17h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥38,880($285)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Otaru then take a ferry to Maizuru then drive to Tanabe.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Muroran and Tanabe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Muroran to Tanabe by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥32,170 ($235).
The distance between Muroran and Tanabe is around 1,287km (800 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,073km (667 miles)
It takes around 11hrs to get from Muroran and Tanabe by train.
The quickest way to get from Muroran to Tanabe is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx ¥32,170 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Muroran and Tanabe is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Muroran and Tanabe. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Muroran to Tanabe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Muroran and Tanabe. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11hrs, 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Hakodate then fly from Hakodate (HKD) to Nanki Shirahama (SHM). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Muroran to Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Minami-Chitose then fly from New Chitose (CTS) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Tanabe is Shirahama Airport (SHM) (SHM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe. Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) and Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS) (TKS) 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 Tanabe. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto, Tokyo then Shin-Osaka and then to Kiitanabe. instead which will take 11hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Muroran to Tanabe is to take the train which takes, on average, 11hrs and will usually cost around ¥43,810 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Muroran and Tanabe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Hakodate, Fly + 6 similar | 5h 50m | ¥32,170($235) | every 3 hours | 1,364km (848 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 5h 55m | ¥33,540($245) | every 3 hours | 1,356km (842 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | ¥36,005($265) | every 3 hours | 1,313km (816 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 6h 30m | ¥39,975($290) | every 3 hours | 1,550km (963 miles) |
| Train to Minami-Chitose, plane | 6h 30m | ¥30,390($220) | every 3 hours | 1,445km (898 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane | 7h 35m | ¥51,335($375) | every 3 hours | 1,287km (800 miles) |
| Train to Hakodate, plane | 7h 60m | ¥38,880($285) | every 3 hours | 1,420km (882 miles) |
Train | 11hrs | ¥43,810($320) | every 4 hours | 1,674km (1,040 miles) |
Train and Bus | 17h 30m | ¥38,880($285) | twice a week | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 1,478km (918 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Muroran and Tanabe
Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Bus companies
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Meiko Bus
Nankai Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Airports near Tanabe
The following major airports near Tanabe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Shirahama Airport (SHM)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Tanabe
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Tanabe
Tokushima Awaodori Airport (TKS)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Tanabe