How to travel from Tottori to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Tottori and Muroran is around 1,278km (794 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tottori to Muroran by plane, train, 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 → Tottori if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥34,910($255)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Kamigori, Tokyo then Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥43,945($320)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Kyōto and then to Tokyo then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration17h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥37,235($270)
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¥22,590($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tottori and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tottori to Muroran by plane, train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥22,590 ($165) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,910 ($255).
The distance between Tottori and Muroran is around 1,278km (794 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 957km (594 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Tottori and Muroran by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Tottori to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ¥34,910 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Tottori and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥22,590 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tottori and Muroran. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tottori to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kamigori, Himeji, 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 Tottori 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 Tottori and Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tottori to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Tottori to Muroran. We recommend that you fly from Tottori (TTJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tottori to Muroran is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ¥34,910 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tottori and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 15m | ¥34,910($255) | 5 times a day | 1,425km (885 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | ¥32,580($240) | 4 times a day | 1,339km (832 miles) |
| Fly to Hakodate (HKD), Train | 5h 35m | ¥42,165($310) | 5 times a day | 1,408km (875 miles) |
| Train to Kamigori, plane | 5h 40m | ¥36,825($270) | 5 times a day | 1,390km (864 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 25m | ¥33,950($250) | once daily | 1,305km (811 miles) |
| Bus to Osaka Airport, plane and train | 6h 55m | ¥49,420($360) | once daily | 1,278km (794 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 10h 40m | ¥43,945($320) | every 3 hours | 1,710km (1,063 miles) |
| Train via Kyoto | 12h 5m | ¥45,040($330) | every 20 mins | 1,736km (1,078 miles) |
Bus and Train | 17h 25m | ¥37,235($270) | twice daily | 1,707km (1,061 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 1h | ¥22,590($165) | once daily | 1,372km (852 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tottori and Muroran
Airlines
Skymark Airlines
AIRDO
Ferry operators
Shin Nihonkai Ferry
Bus companies
Nihon Kotsu
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Kintetsu Bus
Train operators
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