There are 5 ways to get from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Appi Plaza to Moriokabus F01
- Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain
- Take the bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalbus
4h 58m¥4,750–6,250Bus, train via 山形駅前
- Take the bus from ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen to Moriokabus F01
- Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain
6h 16m¥4,870–6,090Drive 289.9 km
- Drive from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsencar 289.9 km
3h 35m¥5,021–7,253Bus
- Take the bus from Appi Plaza to Moriokabus F01
- Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus
- Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Ekimaebus
6h 42m¥5,620–5,990Bus, train via 山形駅前 #2
- Take the bus from Appi Plaza to Moriokabus F01
- Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain
- Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain
6h 47m¥4,870–6,090
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen is to bus and train via 山形駅前 which costs ¥4800 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Appi Plaza and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Morioka, Hirose dori Ichiban-cho and 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Appi Kogen Ski Resort and Zao Onsen is 290 km. The road distance is 289.9 km.
The best way to get from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen, including transfers.
Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Northern Iwate Transportation Inc., depart from Appi Plaza station.
Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Northern Iwate Transportation Inc., arrive at Morioka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen.
There are 194+ hotels available in Zao Onsen.
What companies run services between Appi Kogen Ski Resort, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Appi Kogen Ski Resort to Zao Onsen via Appi Plaza, Morioka, Hirose dori Ichiban-cho, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Morioka to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- 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 Morioka to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 019 - 641 - 1212
- Website
- iwate-kenpokubus.co.jp
Bus from Appi Plaza to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150
- Schedules at
- iwate-kenpokubus.co.jp
Bus from ANA Crowne Plaza Resort Appi Kogen to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150
- Schedules at
- iwate-kenpokubus.co.jp
Bus from Appi Plaza to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150
- Schedules at
- iwate-kenpokubus.co.jp
Bus from Appi Plaza to Morioka
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,150
- Schedules at
- iwate-kenpokubus.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibancho
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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