There are 5 ways to get from Murakami to Sendai by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shimoseki to Yamagatabus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
4h 9m¥12,426–16,467Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Murakami(Niigata) to Tsuruokatrain Inaho / ...
- Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Sendai eki maebus From Sakata Syoukoubusterminal via S-Mall to Sendaiekimae
4h 51m¥2,802–4,964Train
- Take the train from Murakami(Niigata) to Akitatrain Inaho
- Take the train from Akita to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train Komachi
5h 43m¥7,381–9,968Drive 172.1 km
- Drive from Murakami to Sendaicar 172.1 km
2h 34m¥2,952–4,263Train, bus via Tsuruoka
- Take the train from Murakami(Niigata) to Tsuruokatrain Inaho / ...
- Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai Stationbus
5h 18m¥4,902–6,164
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Murakami to Sendai is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Murakami to Sendai is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Murakami to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Shimoseki and arriving at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho via Yamagata Ekimae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Murakami to Sendai. However, there are services departing from Murakami(Niigata) and arriving at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) via Akita. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Murakami and Sendai is 177 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.
The best way to get from Murakami to Sendai without a car is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Murakami to Sendai, including transfers.
Murakami to Sendai bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Shimoseki station.
Murakami to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Murakami(Niigata) station.
The best way to get from Murakami to Sendai is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥7000 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Murakami, Japan and Sendai, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Murakami to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho via Shimoseki and Yamagata Ekimae in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Murakami(Niigata) to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) via Akita in around 5h 43m.
- 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 Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Murakami(Niigata) to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Murakami(Niigata) to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Shimoseki to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,300
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Ekimae to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Website
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Sendai eki mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,400
- Schedules at
- Shonai Kotsu
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- miyakou.co.jp
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Sendai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300
- Schedules at
- miyakou.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Murakami to Sendai bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Yamagata station.
Murakami to Sendai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Akita station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murakami to Sendai is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Murakami to Sendai.
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