There are 3 ways to get from Muroran to Sapporo by train, bus, or car
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Muroran to Sapporo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muroran to Sapporo is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Muroran to Sapporo is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 母恋駅前 and arriving at 時計台前. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Higashi-Muroran and arriving at Sapporo. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Muroran and Sapporo is 128 km. The road distance is 127.5 km.
The best way to get from Muroran to Sapporo without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
The train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporo takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.
Muroran to Sapporo bus services, operated by Donan Bus, depart from 母恋駅前 station.
Muroran to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Higashi-Muroran station.
The best way to get from Muroran to Sapporo is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Muroran, Japan and Sapporo, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporo hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800–5,500 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, Donan Bus operates a bus from 母恋駅前 to 時計台前 every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,500 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Higashi-Muroran to Sapporo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥4,300–4,900
- Reserved Seat
- ¥3,800–5,500
- Green Seat
- ¥5,000–7,500
- Phone
- 0143-45-2131
- Website
- donanbus.co.jp
Bus from 母恋駅前 to 時計台前
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,500
- Website
- https://www.donanbus.co.jp/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Muroran to Sapporo bus services, operated by Donan Bus, arrive at 時計台前 station.
Muroran to Sapporo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Sapporo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Muroran to Sapporo is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Muroran to Sapporo.
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