How to travel from Tanabe to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Tanabe and Muroran is around 1,276km (793 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tanabe to Muroran by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Muroran → Tanabe if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost¥35,730($260)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Shin-Osaka, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥43,810($320)
Multiple train operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to JR Namba and then to Tokyo then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration18hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost¥39,015($285)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Maizuru then take a ferry to Otaru then drive to Muroran.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost¥24,230($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Muroran by train, plane, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥24,230 ($175) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥35,730 ($260).
The distance between Tanabe and Muroran is around 1,276km (793 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,073km (667 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Tanabe and Muroran by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx ¥35,730 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥24,230 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Muroran. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 10h 40m, 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 Tanabe and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 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 Tanabe to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Tennoji then fly from Osaka Itami (ITM) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around ¥35,730 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 20m | ¥35,730($260) | every 3 hours | 1,302km (809 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | ¥41,755($305) | every 4 hours | 1,364km (847 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, plane | 5h 45m | ¥33,405($245) | every 3 hours | 1,355km (842 miles) |
| Train to Shin-Osaka, plane | 6h 20m | ¥30,255($220) | every 3 hours | 1,445km (898 miles) |
| Train to Tennoji, plane | 6h 50m | ¥51,200($375) | every 3 hours | 1,276km (793 miles) |
Train | 10h 40m | ¥43,810($320) | every 3 hours | 1,674km (1,040 miles) |
Bus and Train | 18hrs | ¥39,015($285) | twice a week | 1,656km (1,029 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥24,230($175) | once daily | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanabe and Muroran
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Peach Aviation Limited
Bus companies
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Nankai Bus
Train operators
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai 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