There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Murayama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sakurambo Higashinetrain Tsubasa
3h 59m¥5,384–7,007Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Stationnightbus
7h 37m¥4,570–8,050Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Murayamabus Shinjo / ...
7h 46m¥4,800–6,400Drive 389.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Murayamacar 389.3 km
4h 34m¥6,691–9,664Train, fly
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the train from Sakurambohigashine to Murayama(Yamagata)train
4h¥13,220–17,574
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Murayama is to bus which costs ¥4800 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Murayama is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Murayama. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Murayama via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Murayama. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Murayama(Yamagata) via Sakurambohigashine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Tokyo and Murayama is 368 km. The road distance is 389.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Murayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Tokyo to Murayama, including transfers.
Tokyo to Murayama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Murayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Murayama is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4800 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Murayama, Yamagata, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Sakurambo Higashine 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,000 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Murayama via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center and Sendai in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Sakurambo Higashine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥90–220
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sakurambohigashine to Murayama(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥130–260
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Murayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,800
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Murayama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Tokyo to Murayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sakurambo Higashine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Murayama is 389 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Tokyo to Murayama.
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