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How to get fromAkita to Murakamiby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Akita to Murakami by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Akita to Ōmiyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Max
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    8h
    ¥13,360–17,212

  2. Drive  197.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Akita to Murakamicar car 197.3 km
    2h 58m
    ¥3,018–4,359

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yamagata to Shimosekibus bus
    8h 48m
    ¥16,850–21,000

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Niigatabus bus
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    9h 21m
    ¥9,185–12,371

  5. Train, bus via Sakata

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train train
    2. Take the bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 新潟駅前bus bus
    4. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    12h 26m
    ¥7,740–9,260

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  • Distance: 920.4 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Murakami, Japan?

You can take a train from Akita to Murakami(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akita to Murakami via Sendai, Yamagata, and Shimoseki in around 8h 48m.

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