There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata to Murakami by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Teppomachi to Shimosekibus Yamagata / ...
2h 40m¥11,433–15,179Drive 116.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamagata to Murakamicar 116.2 km
1h 46m¥1,778–2,567Train
- Take the train from Yamagata to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain Max
- Take the train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)train
6h 57m¥9,375–12,114
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Murakami is to drive which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Murakami is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Murakami. However, there are services departing from Teppomachi and arriving at Shimoseki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Murakami. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Murakami(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Yamagata and Murakami is 115 km. The road distance is 116.2 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Murakami without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Yamagata to Murakami, including transfers.
Yamagata to Murakami bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Teppomachi station.
Yamagata to Murakami train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Yamagata to Murakami is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥9000 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Yamagata, Japan and Murakami, Japan?
Yamako Bus operates a bus from Teppomachi to Shimoseki once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,400–3,200 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Yamagata to Murakami(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 6h 57m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamagata to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Murakami(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Teppomachi to Shimoseki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Yamagata to Murakami bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Shimoseki station.
Yamagata to Murakami train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Murakami is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Yamagata to Murakami.
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