How to travel from Sendai to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Sendai and Muroran is around 606km (377 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Sendai to Muroran 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ¥23,955($175)
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Train

Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,910($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sendai and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Sendai to Muroran by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥11,910 ($87) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥23,955 ($175).

The distance between Sendai and Muroran is around 606km (377 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Sendai and Muroran by train.

The quickest way to get from Sendai to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx ¥23,955 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Sendai and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥11,910 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sendai and Muroran. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sendai to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Sendai and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Sendai and Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sendai to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Sendai to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sendai to Muroran is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around ¥17,795 ($130).

How do I get from Sendai to Muroran

Compare travel optionsbetween Sendai and Muroran

Transport options from Sendai to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
¥23,955($175)
hourly625km (388 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
¥25,875($190)
hourly606km (377 miles)
Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train6h 10m
¥70,915($520)
every 3 hours1,734km (1,077 miles)
Train
4h 25m
¥17,795($130)
every 3 hours666km (414 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 45m
¥11,910($87)
twice daily663km (412 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