There are 4 ways to get from Murakami to Yamagata by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Murakami(Niigata) to Tsuruokatrain [17532] Jr Uetsu / ...
- Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou maebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
4h 23m¥2,703–3,465Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shimoseki to Teppomachibus Yamagata / ...
4h 45m¥1,868–3,923Train
- Take the train from Sakamachi to Imaizumitrain [17338] JR Yonesaka / ...
- Take the train from Akayu to Yamagatatrain [17043] Jr Yamagata
4h 44m¥2,028–3,213Drive 116.1 km
- Drive from Murakami to Yamagatacar 116.1 km
1h 46m¥2,015–2,911
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Murakami to Yamagata is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Murakami to Yamagata is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Murakami to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Shimoseki and arriving at Teppomachi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Murakami to Yamagata. However, there are services departing from Murakami(Niigata) and arriving at Yamagata via Sakamachi, 今泉 and Akayu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Murakami and Yamagata is 177 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.
The best way to get from Murakami to Yamagata without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Murakami to Yamagata, including transfers.
Murakami to Yamagata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Shimoseki station.
Murakami to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sakamachi station.
The best way to get from Murakami to Yamagata is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1800 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Murakami, Japan and Yamagata, Japan?
You can take a train from Murakami(Niigata) to Yamagata via Sakamachi, Imaizumi, 今泉, and Akayu in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Yamako Bus operates a bus from Shimoseki to Teppomachi once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,400–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Murakami(Niigata) to Tsuruoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakamachi to Imaizumi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Akayu to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Kenchou mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Shimoseki to Teppomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Murakami to Yamagata bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Teppomachi station.
Murakami to Yamagata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Imaizumi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Murakami to Yamagata is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Murakami to Yamagata.
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