How to travel from Nagano to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Nagano and Muroran is around 979km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nagano to Muroran by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Muroran → Nagano if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥30,120($220)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Niigata-eki then take a ferry to Otaru then take the bus to 御崎駅前.
- Duration24hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥19,165($140)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Muroran.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥16,700($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagano and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagano to Muroran by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥16,700 ($120) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥38,060 ($280).
The distance between Nagano and Muroran is around 979km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 674km (419 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Nagano and Muroran by train.
The quickest way to get from Nagano to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx ¥38,060 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagano and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥16,700 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagano and Muroran. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagano to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya(Saitama) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Nagano and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Nagano and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagano to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Muroran is Hakodate Airport (HKD) (HKD) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Muroran. New Chitose Airport (CTS) (CTS) and Okadama Airport (OKD) (OKD) 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 Nagano to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Omiya(Saitama) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagano to Muroran is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around ¥30,120 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagano and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 35m | ¥38,060($280) | hourly | 1,059km (658 miles) |
| Train to Kanazawa, plane | 4h 5m | ¥36,140($265) | hourly | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 4h 20m | ¥29,435($215) | hourly | 1,149km (714 miles) |
| Train to Takasaki, plane | 4h 35m | ¥39,565($290) | hourly | 979km (608 miles) |
| Train to Ueno, plane | 4h 45m | ¥37,100($270) | hourly | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Train to Tokyo, plane | 5h 55m | ¥25,055($185) | every 3 hours | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Train | 6h 30m | ¥30,120($220) | every 3 hours | 1,149km (714 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 24hrs | ¥19,165($140) | 5 times a week | 1,156km (719 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 14h 35m | ¥16,700($120) | twice daily | 985km (612 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagano and Muroran
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Nagaden Bus
Jam Jam Liner
Donan Bus
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Train operators
Airports near Muroran
The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Muroran
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Muroran
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Muroran