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.
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 Muroran → Shinjuku if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | ¥22,725($165) | hourly | 933km (580 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 40m | ¥15,195($110) | hourly | 947km (589 miles) |
Train to Ishioka, plane | 3h 55m | ¥30,530($225) | hourly | 939km (584 miles) |
Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train | 4h 40m | ¥18,345($135) | every 3 hours | 917km (570 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | ¥24,505($180) | every 3 hours | 988km (614 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 55m | ¥17,385($125) | twice daily | 1,026km (637 miles) |
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Spring Airlines Japan
Keisei Skyliner
Keisei Railways
Jam Jam Liner
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.