How to travel from Nagasaki to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Nagasaki and Muroran is around 1,659km (1,031 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nagasaki to Muroran by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Muroran → Nagasaki if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical cost¥55,855($410)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Hakata, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥56,130($410)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Yudaonsen Dori and then to Tokyo Station Yaesu Exit then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥46,820($340)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥31,760($230)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagasaki and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nagasaki to Muroran by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥31,215 ($230) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥55,855 ($410).
The distance between Nagasaki and Muroran is around 1,659km (1,031 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,443km (896 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Nagasaki and Muroran by car, ferry, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Nagasaki to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx ¥55,855 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Nagasaki and Muroran is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥31,215 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagasaki and Muroran. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nagasaki to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hakata, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Nagasaki and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Nagasaki and Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Nagasaki (NGS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagasaki to Muroran. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 30m.
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 Nagasaki to Muroran. We recommend that you drive to Kuchinotsu Port then take a ferry to Oniike Port then fly from Amakusa (AXJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagasaki to Muroran is to drive, then take a ferry, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around ¥38,880 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nagasaki and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 25m | ¥55,855($410) | hourly | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ¥31,215($230) | hourly | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
| Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train | 6hrs | ¥65,850($480) | every 3 hours | 1,688km (1,049 miles) |
| Train to Hakata, plane | 7h 30m | ¥61,740($450) | every 3 hours | 1,798km (1,117 miles) |
| Car, Ferry, Plane and Train | 5h 30m | ¥38,880($285) | every 2 hours | 1,714km (1,065 miles) |
Train | 12h 55m | ¥56,130($410) | every 3 hours | 2,206km (1,371 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 2h | ¥46,820($340) | once daily | 2,303km (1,431 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 7h | ¥31,760($230) | once daily | 1,988km (1,235 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nagasaki and Muroran
Airlines
Amakusa Airlines
Solaseed Air
Peach Aviation Limited
Train operators
Bus companies
Kintetsu Bus
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Nishitetsu
Chugoku JR Bus Company
Bocho Kotsu
Ferry operators
Shimatetsu Group
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
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