There are 3 ways to get from Myōkō to Zaō Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Arai(Niigata) to Niigatatrain [187272] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 3 / ...
- Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus Yamagata
8h 5m¥5,217–7,249Drive 291.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Myōkō to Zaō Onsencar 291.2 km
3h 53m¥5,053–7,298Bus
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus 山形〜新潟
9h 32m¥5,250–8,354
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Myōkō to Zaō Onsen is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Myōkō to Zaō Onsen is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Myōkō station to Zaō Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takada Station and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via 新潟駅前 and 鉄砲町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
The distance between Myōkō and Zaō Onsen is 349 km. The road distance is 291.2 km.
The best way to get from Myōkō to Zaō Onsen without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Myōkō to Zaō Onsen, including transfers.
Myōkō to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, depart from Takada Station.
Myōkō to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by Niigata Kotsu, arrive at Niigata Eki-Mae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Myōkō to Zaō Onsen is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Myōkō to Zaō Onsen.
There are 195+ hotels available in Zaō Onsen.
What companies run services between Myōkō, Niigata, Japan and Zaō Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Arai(Niigata) to Zaō Onsen via 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 32m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Arai(Niigata) to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Teppomachi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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