There are 4 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 / ...
4h 17m¥1,893–3,909Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus From Yamagata via Esmorl to Sakata / ...
- Take the train from Tsuruoka to Murakami(Niigata)train [17539] Jr Uetsu / ...
4h 41m¥2,706–3,487Drive 116.2 km
- Drive from Yamagata to Murakamicar 116.2 km
1h 46m¥2,016–2,912Train
- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Amarumetrain
- Take the train from Amarume to Murakami(Niigata)train
6h 7m¥3,076–4,124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Murakami is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Murakami is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3000.
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 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Murakami. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Murakami(Niigata) via Shinjo and Amarume. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Yamagata and Murakami is 116 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 4h 17m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 4h 17m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4200 and takes 6h 7m.
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 Shinjo and Amarume in around 6h 7m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruoka to Murakami(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Amarume
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Amarume to Murakami(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
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 Shinjo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Murakami is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Yamagata to Murakami.
There are seven+ hotels available in Murakami.