There are 3 ways to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen by bus, shuttle, car, or taxi
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Yamagata Airport to Yamako Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
2h 49m¥4,500Drive 67 km
cheapest- Drive from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsencar 67 km
1h 4m¥1,161–1,677Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsentaxi 67 km
1h 4m¥20,000–25,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.
The distance between Ginzan-onsen and Zaō Onsen is 78 km. The road distance is 67 km.
The best way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥4500.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen.
There are 188+ hotels available in Zaō Onsen.
What companies run services between Ginzan-onsen, Japan and Zaō Onsen, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen. However, you can take the bus to Yamagata Airport, walk to Yamagata Airport, take the shuttle to Yamako Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, then walk to Zaō Onsen. Alternatively, you can drive from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Onsen in around 1h 4m.
Bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Shuttle from Yamagata Airport to Yamako Zao Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000
- Schedules at
- transport.yamagata-airport.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- ¥20,000–25,000
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