There are 4 ways to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Yamagata Kencho-maebus
3h 5m¥9,480–11,480Drive 73.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropewaycar 73.1 km
1h 13m¥1,268–1,832Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropewaytaxi 73.1 km
1h 13m¥22,000–27,000Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Yamagata Airport to Zao Ropeway Zaosanroku
4h 6m¥4,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway. However, there are services departing from Ginzan-onsen and arriving at Yamagata Kencho-mae via Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Ginzan-onsen and Zaō Ropeway is 86 km. The road distance is 73.1 km.
The best way to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥9500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway, including transfers.
Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway bus services, operated by Yamagata Airport Tourism Liner, depart from Ginzan-onsen station.
Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway bus services, operated by Yamagata Airport Tourism Liner, arrive at Yamagata Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway.
There are 190+ hotels available in Zaō Ropeway.
What companies run services between Ginzan-onsen, Japan and Zaō Ropeway, Japan?
You can take a bus from Ginzan-onsen to Zaō Ropeway via Yamagata Airport and Yamagata Kencho-mae in around 3h 5m.
Bus from Ginzan-onsen to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
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 Zao Ropeway Zaosanroku
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000
- Schedules at
- transport.yamagata-airport.co.jp
- Phone
- 023-681-1515
- Website
- yamako-hire.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Yamagata Kencho-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥980
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–27,000
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