There are 5 ways to get from Akita to Zaō Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Akita to Sendaitrain Komachi
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain [16159] JR Senzan / ...
5h 6m¥5,393–7,116Train via Shinjō
cheapest- Take the train from Akita to Shinjotrain [17138] Jr Ou
- Take the train from Shinjo to Kitayamagatatrain [17061] Jr Yamagata
5h 55m¥3,319–4,644Bus
- Take the bus from Akita to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus Yamagata / ...
5h 50m¥5,570–5,960Drive 208.2 km
- Drive from Akita to Zaō Stationcar 208.2 km
2h 42m¥3,606–5,209Train, bus
- Take the train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)train [186392] Ltd. Exp Inaho 8 / ...
- Take the bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Yamagata Ekimaebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
6h 23m¥4,485–4,990
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Akita to Zaō Station is to train via Shinjō which costs ¥3300 - ¥4700 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Akita to Zaō Station is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Akita to Zaō Station. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Yamagata Ekimae via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Akita to Zaō Station. However, there are services departing from Akita and arriving at Zao via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) and Yamagata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Akita and Zaō Station is 365 km. The road distance is 208.2 km.
The best way to get from Akita to Zaō Station without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Akita to Zaō Station, including transfers.
Akita to Zaō Station bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Akita station.
Akita to Zaō Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Akita station.
The best way to get from Akita to Zaō Station is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Akita, Japan and Zaō Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Akita to Zao via Sendai, Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), and Yamagata in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Akita to Zao via Sendai, Yamagata Ekimae, and Yamagata in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjo to Kitayamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Akita to Sakata(Yamagata)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Akita to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Sakata Shoko BT to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Akita to Zaō Station bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sendai station.
Akita to Zaō Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Akita to Zaō Station is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Akita to Zaō Station.
There are 194+ hotels available in Zaō Station.