There are 4 ways to get from Murakami to Nagano by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 下関 to 新潟駅前bus 山形〜新潟
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Showadoribus
5h 51m¥14,505–16,642Drive 245.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Murakami to Naganocar 245.5 km
3h 10m¥3,769–5,444Train
- Take the train from Murakami(Niigata) to Akitatrain
- Take the train from Akita to Ōmiyatrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
9h 19m¥14,381–18,668Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shimoseki to Niigatabus
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Stationbus
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
7h 23m¥14,446–19,167
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Murakami to Nagano is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Murakami to Nagano is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Murakami to Nagano. However, there are services departing from 下関 and arriving at Showadori via Niigata-eki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Murakami to Nagano. However, there are services departing from Murakami(Niigata) and arriving at Nagano via Akita and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between Murakami and Nagano is 482 km. The road distance is 245.5 km.
The best way to get from Murakami to Nagano without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs ¥14000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Murakami to Nagano, including transfers.
Murakami to Nagano bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 下関 station.
Murakami to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Murakami(Niigata) station.
The best way to get from Murakami to Nagano is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs ¥14000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥14000 - ¥19000 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Murakami, Japan and Nagano, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Murakami to Showadori via 下関 and Niigata-eki in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Murakami(Niigata) to Nagano via Akita and Omiya Station in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Murakami(Niigata) to Akita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,500–11,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Website
- Yamako Bus
Bus from 下関 to 新潟駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Shimoseki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Showadori
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Takada Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,100
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Murakami to Nagano bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 新潟駅前 station.
Murakami to Nagano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murakami to Nagano is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Murakami to Nagano.
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