How to travel from Takayama to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Takayama and Muroran is around 980km (609 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Takayama to Muroran by train, bus, 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 → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost¥35,455($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Toyama, Omiya(Saitama) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost¥37,100($270)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ōmiya Station then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥35,320($260)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Muroran.
- Duration16hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥18,755($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Takayama to Muroran by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥18,755 ($135) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,455 ($260).
The distance between Takayama and Muroran is around 980km (609 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Takayama and Muroran by train.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx ¥35,455 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥18,755 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Muroran. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toyama, Omiya(Saitama) and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Muroran. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Takayama and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Takayama to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama, Omiya(Saitama) then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Muroran is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ¥37,100 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 20m | ¥35,455($260) | 4 times a day | 980km (609 miles) |
| Train to Toyama, plane | 4h 50m | ¥35,320($260) | 4 times a day | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 5h 35m | ¥24,780($180) | every 3 hours | 1,269km (788 miles) |
| Train to Nagoya, plane | 7hrs | ¥49,830($365) | every 3 hours | 1,243km (773 miles) |
Train | 8h 50m | ¥37,100($270) | 4 times a day | 1,408km (875 miles) |
Bus and Train | 14h 5m | ¥35,320($260) | once daily | 1,286km (799 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 16hrs | ¥18,755($135) | twice daily | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Takayama and Muroran
Airlines
AIRDO
Skymark Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Alpico Group
Jam Jam Liner
Train operators
Ferry operators
Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry
Airports near Muroran
The following major airports near Muroran offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Hakodate Airport (HKD)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Muroran
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
- Distance
- 78km (49 miles) from Muroran
Okadama Airport (OKD)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Muroran