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How to get fromMorioka to Zao Onsenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Morioka to Zao Onsen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain train Komachi
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus Sendai / ...
    3h 10m
    ¥3,631–5,063

  2. Train, bus via 山形駅前

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train
    3. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus bus Z90
    4h 23m
    ¥3,751–4,903

  3. Drive 246.3 km

    1. Drive from Morioka to Zao Onsencar car 246.3 km
    3h 2m
    ¥4,243–6,129

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Morioka to Sendaitrain train Yamabiko
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagatatrain train [16159] JR Senzan / ...
    4h 59m
    ¥3,754–4,908

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Morioka to Hirosedori Ichibanchobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus Yamagata / ...
    5h 24m
    ¥4,470–4,840

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  • Distance: 244.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Morioka, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?

You can take a train from Morioka to Zao Onsen via Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), Yamagata, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morioka to Zao Onsen via Hirose dori Ichiban-cho, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 5h 24m.

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