How to travel from Shinjuku to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Muroran is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shinjuku 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.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥22,725($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

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

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,505($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

3
car
+
ferry
+
car
+

Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Muroran by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around ¥15,195 ($110) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥22,725 ($165).

The distance between Shinjuku and Muroran is around 917km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 744km (463 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Shinjuku and Muroran by train.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥22,725 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Muroran is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around ¥15,195 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Muroran. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Omiya and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shinjuku and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Shinjuku and Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Shinjuku to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 6h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Muroran is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around ¥24,505 ($180).

How do I get from Shinjuku to Muroran

Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Muroran

Transport options from Shinjuku to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
¥22,725($165)
hourly933km (580 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
¥15,195($110)
hourly947km (589 miles)
Train to Ishioka, plane3h 55m
¥30,530($225)
hourly939km (584 miles)
Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train4h 40m
¥18,345($135)
every 3 hours917km (570 miles)
Train
6h 20m
¥24,505($180)
every 3 hours988km (614 miles)
Car and Ferry
13h 55m
¥17,385($125)
twice daily1,026km (637 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Shinjuku and Muroran

Airlines

Train operators

Bus companies

Ferry operators

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