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How to get fromTakayama to Murakamiby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Takayama to Murakami by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Joetsumyokotrain train
    3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    4. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    7h 54m

  2. Drive 381.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Murakamicar car 381.1 km
    4h 53m
    ¥6,618–9,559

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa to Niigata Eki Maebus bus
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    11h 12m
    ¥8,647–11,707

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane plane NKM - KIJ
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    7h 43m

  5. Train via Nyūzen

    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    3. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain train
    4. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain train
    5. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    9h 16m

  6. Bus, train via Nagano

    1. Take the bus from Kamikochi BT to Naganobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    3. Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train train
    12h 2m
    ¥10,443–15,929

Komaki Airport (NKM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥28,015Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Takayama to Murakami.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 406.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to Murakami(Niigata) via Toyama, Joetsumyoko, and Niigata in around 7h 54m.

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