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How to get fromAkita to Murakamiby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Akita to Murakami by train or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Akita to Murakami(Niigata)train train [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8
    2h 43m
    ¥3,000–4,000
  2. Drive  197.3 km

    1. Drive from Akita to Murakamicar car 197.3 km
    2h 58m
    ¥3,402–4,914
  3. Train via Sakata

    1. Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train train [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sakata(Yamagata) to Murakami(Niigata)train train [17539] Jr Uetsu / ...
    4h 51m
    ¥3,090–4,160

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Akita to Murakami(Niigata) 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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