How to travel from Tsu to Muroran, Japan

The distance between Tsu and Muroran is around 1,144km (711 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tsu to Muroran by train, plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,765($160)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥36,690($270)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Tsuruga then take a ferry to Tomakomai West Port Ferry Terminal then drive to Muroran.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,355($155)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tsu and Muroran

There are several options for getting from Tsu to Muroran by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥21,355 ($155) and will take around 23h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,765 ($160).

The distance between Tsu and Muroran is around 1,144km (711 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 928km (576 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Tsu and Muroran by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Tsu to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx ¥21,765 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Tsu and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥21,355 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tsu and Muroran. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tsu to Muroran. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kintetsunagoya, Nagoya, Tokyo and Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Kintetsu Limited Express, Kintetsu Railways, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tsu and Muroran. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 30m, 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 Tsu and Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tsu to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Tsu to Muroran. We recommend that you take the train to Kintetsunagoya then fly from Chūbu Centrair (NGO) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 4h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tsu to Muroran is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).

How do I get from Tsu to Muroran

Compare travel optionsbetween Tsu and Muroran

Transport options from Tsu to Muroran
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 5m
¥21,765($160)
hourly1,170km (727 miles)
Train to Osaka-Namba, plane4h 50m
¥32,445($235)
every 2 hours1,267km (787 miles)
Train to Tsuruhashi, plane5h 5m
¥31,215($230)
every 2 hours1,316km (818 miles)
Train to Kintetsunagoya, plane5h 35m
¥46,820($340)
every 3 hours1,144km (711 miles)
Train to Osaka-Namba, plane6h 20m
¥47,915($350)
every 3 hours1,240km (771 miles)
Train
8h 30m
¥36,690($270)
every 3 hours1,399km (869 miles)
Car and Ferry
23h 20m
¥21,355($155)
once daily1,237km (769 miles)

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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