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How to get fromIiyama to Zao Onsenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Iiyama to Zao Onsen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Omiya Stationtrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    6h 27m
    ¥8,024–10,528

  2. Drive 305.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iiyama to Zao Onsencar car 305.9 km
    4h 15m
    ¥5,313–7,675

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus bus Yamagata
    9h 10m
    ¥5,562–7,904

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Liyama Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    5h 51m
    ¥18,276–25,561

  5. Bus via Jōetsu

    1. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    2. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus 山形〜新潟
    9h 57m
    ¥5,662–8,934

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus bus
    2. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus 山形〜新潟
    11h 20m
    ¥7,084–8,233

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,658Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Iiyama, Nagano, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Liyama Station to Zao Onsen via Omiya Station, Yamagata, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liyama Station to Zao Onsen via Joetsumyoko, Takada(Niigata), Takada Station, Niigata Eki-Mae, 新潟駅前, 鉄砲町, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 9h 57m.

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