There are 4 ways to get from Muroran to Obihiro by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Higashi-Muroran to Minami-Chitosetrain Hokuto / ...
- Take the train from Minami-Chitose to Obihirotrain [187195] Ltd.Exp Tokachi 1 / ...
4h 15m¥5,399–7,150Drive 241.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Muroran to Obihirocar 241.7 km
2h 58m¥4,154–6,000Bus
- Take the bus from Muroran to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminalbus
- Take the bus from 新千歳空港 to 帯広駅btbus 新千歳空港線
5h 36m¥5,760Bus via Eniwa
- Take the bus from 母恋駅前 to 高速恵庭bus 高速白鳥号
- Take the bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Obihiro Ekimaebus
5h 39m¥6,281–8,190
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muroran to Obihiro is to drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Muroran to Obihiro is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Muroran to Obihiro. However, there are services departing from Muroran and arriving at 帯広駅bt via 新千歳空港. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Muroran to Obihiro. However, there are services departing from Higashi-Muroran and arriving at Obihiro via Minami-Chitose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Muroran and Obihiro is 260 km. The road distance is 241.7 km.
The best way to get from Muroran to Obihiro without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Muroran to Obihiro, including transfers.
Muroran to Obihiro bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from Muroran station.
Muroran to Obihiro train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), depart from Higashi-Muroran station.
The best way to get from Muroran to Obihiro is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5760 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Muroran, Japan and Obihiro, Japan?
You can take a train from Higashi-Muroran to Obihiro via Minami-Chitose in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muroran to 帯広駅bt via New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal and 新千歳空港 in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- 011-222-7111
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Minami-Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Minami-Chitose to Obihiro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,800
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from Muroran to New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,760
- Schedules at
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 母恋駅前 to 高速恵庭
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
- Website
- obiun.co.jp
Bus from 新千歳空港 to 帯広駅bt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000
- Schedules at
- busnavi-hk.jp
- Phone
- 011-375-6000
- Website
- hokto.co.jp
Bus from New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal to Obihiro Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–4,800
- Schedules at
- hokto.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Muroran to Obihiro bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at New Chitose Airport Domestic Terminal station.
Muroran to Obihiro train services, operated by JR HOKKAIDO (Hokkaido Railway Company), arrive at Minami-Chitose station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muroran to Obihiro is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Muroran to Obihiro.
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