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How to get fromKawasaki to Zaō Stationby train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kawasaki to Zaō Station by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain train Tsubasa
    2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain train [17043] Jr Yamagata
    4h 51m
    ¥5,263–6,941

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus night bus Jx851
    6h
    ¥4,488–11,489

  3. Drive 375 km

    1. Drive from Kawasaki to Zaō Stationcar car 375 km
    4h 31m
    ¥6,491–9,376

  4. Fly to Yamagata Airport

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    4h 24m
    ¥12,277–17,481

  5. Night bus, train

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Yonezawa Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain train [17043] Jr Yamagata
    7h 41m
    ¥5,163–8,941

  6. Fly to Sendai Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane HND - SDJ
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train
    8h
    ¥27,747–82,501

  7. Fly to Shonai Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Shonai Airport (SYO)plane plane HND - SYO
    2. Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata eki maebus bus
    7h 16m
    ¥72,127–253,301

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,619Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 356 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Kawasaki, Japan and Zaō Station, Japan?

You can take a train from 川崎 Kawasaki to Zao via Tōkyō Station and Yonezawa in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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