What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Murakami?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Murakami is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Murakami?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Murakami is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Murakami?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Murakami. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Murakami(Niigata) via Fukushima, Yonezawa and Sakamachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Sendai to Murakami?

The distance between Sendai and Murakami is 223 km. The road distance is 172.2 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Murakami without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Murakami without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs ¥3400 - ¥6500.

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Murakami?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Sendai to Murakami, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Murakami train from?

Sendai to Murakami train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Sendai station.

Train or bus from Sendai to Murakami?

The best way to get from Sendai to Murakami is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs ¥5000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥7500 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Sendai to Murakami train arrive?

Sendai to Murakami train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Fukushima station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Murakami?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Murakami is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Sendai to Murakami.

Where can I stay near Murakami?

There are six+ hotels available in Murakami.

Sendai to Murakami - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sendai to Murakami by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sendai eki mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus From Sendaiekimael to Sakata Syoukoubustermina
2. Take the train from Tsuruoka to Murakami(Niigata)train [186381] Ltd. Exp Inaho 2 / ...
4h 38m
¥3,411–6,470
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Ekimaebus Yamagata / ...
2. Take the bus from Yamagata to Shimosekibus Yamagata / ...
6h 23m
¥2,790–7,025
Train
1. Take the train from Sendai to Fukushimatrain
2. Take the train from Fukushima to Yonezawatrain
3. Take the train from Yonezawa to Sakamachitrain
5h 22m
¥5,393–12,974
Drive 172.2 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Murakamicar 172.2 km
2h 34m
¥2,945–4,254
Bus, train via Tsuruoka
1. Take the bus from Sendai Station to Shonai Kanko Bussankobus
2. Take the train from Tsuruoka to Murakami(Niigata)train [186381] Ltd. Exp Inaho 2 / ...
5h 5m
¥4,900–8,300

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sendai to Murakami.

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Distance: 223.1 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Sendai to Murakami(Niigata) via Fukushima, Yonezawa, and Sakamachi in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Murakami(Niigata) via Yamagata, Shimoseki, Echigoshimoseki, and Sakamachi in around 6h 23m.

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