How to travel from Saiki to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Saiki and Muroran is around 1,637km (1,017 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Saiki to Muroran by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MuroranSaiki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Hakata then fly from Fukuoka (FUK) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ¥34,635($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Oita, Kokura, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥55,035($400)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥31,350($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saiki and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Saiki to Muroran by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥31,350 ($230) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥49,420 ($360).

The distance between Saiki and Muroran is around 1,637km (1,017 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,310km (814 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Saiki and Muroran by bus, plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Saiki to Muroran is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx ¥49,420 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Saiki and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥31,350 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saiki and Muroran. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saiki to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Japan Railways (JR), Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Saiki and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 13h 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 Saiki and Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saiki to Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Saiki to Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Oita Airport then fly from Oita (OIT) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saiki to Muroran is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around ¥49,420 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saiki and Muroran

Transport options from Saiki to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
6h 35m
¥34,635($255)
hourly1,758km (1,092 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
¥49,420($360)
every 4 hours1,787km (1,110 miles)
Bus to Oita Airport, plane and train7h 15m
¥55,305($405)
every 4 hours1,637km (1,017 miles)
Train
13h 30m
¥55,035($400)
every 3 hours2,193km (1,363 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 7h
¥31,350($230)
once daily1,959km (1,217 miles)

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Airports near Muroran

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

HKD
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Muroran
CTS
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Muroran
OKD
Okadama Airport (OKD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Muroran