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.
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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Fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
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Take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
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Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Muroran.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 40m | ¥23,955($175) | hourly | 625km (388 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3hrs | ¥25,875($190) | hourly | 606km (377 miles) |
Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train | 6h 10m | ¥70,915($520) | every 3 hours | 1,734km (1,077 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | ¥17,795($130) | every 3 hours | 666km (414 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 45m | ¥11,910($87) | twice daily | 663km (412 miles) |
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The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.