How to travel from Yamagata to Muroran, Japan
The distance between Yamagata and Muroran is around 663km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Yamagata to Muroran by bus, 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 → Yamagata if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Koriyama(Fukushima) then fly from Fukushima (FKS) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost¥34,910($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Sendai then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost¥18,755($135)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Oma then take a ferry to Hakodate then drive to Muroran.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost¥12,730($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yamagata and Muroran
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Yamagata to Muroran by bus, train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around ¥12,730 ($95) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥25,055 ($185).
The distance between Yamagata and Muroran is around 663km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 455km (282 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Yamagata and Muroran by bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Yamagata to Muroran is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥25,055 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Yamagata and Muroran is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around ¥12,730 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Yamagata and Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Sendai then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Yamagata and Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Sendai then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yamagata to Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Sendai then fly from Sendai (SDJ) to New Chitose (CTS) then take the train to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Yamagata to Muroran. We recommend that you take the bus to Sendai then take the train to Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto and then to Higashi-Muroran. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yamagata to Muroran is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around ¥18,755 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Yamagata and Muroran
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 25m | ¥34,910($255) | hourly | 872km (542 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 40m | ¥25,055($185) | hourly | 682km (424 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4hrs | ¥27,105($200) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
| Bus to Sendai, plane and train | 7h 10m | ¥71,870($525) | every 3 hours | 1,791km (1,113 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 25m | ¥18,755($135) | every 3 hours | 723km (449 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 35m | ¥12,730($95) | twice daily | 716km (445 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Yamagata and Muroran
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
AIRDO
Ibex Airlines
Bus companies
Yamako Bus
JR Bus Tōhoku
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