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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nagano to Zao Onsen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train Kagayaki / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    5h 58m
    ¥7,565–9,942

  2. Drive 341.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Zao Onsencar car 341.5 km
    4h 31m
    ¥5,925–8,558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Showadori to Niigata-ekibus bus
    2. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus 山形〜新潟
    9h 20m
    ¥6,540–7,510

  4. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    5h 23m
    ¥17,818–23,975

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Joetsumyokotrain train
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus bus
    9h 23m
    ¥5,983–8,442

  6. Train, bus via Myoko-Kogen

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    3. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus bus
    11h 20m
    ¥6,399–9,718

  7. Train to Komaki Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Komaki Airport (NKM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane NKM - GAJ
    7h 29m

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,646Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 519.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Nagano 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 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Showadori to Zao Onsen via 新潟駅前, 鉄砲町, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 9h 20m.

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