There are 4 ways to get from Niigata to Zao Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Yonezawatrain [17347] Benibana
5h 33m¥7,095–9,569Drive 158.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Niigata to Zao Onsencar 158.8 km
2h 22m¥2,755–3,979Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus Yamagata
6h 6m¥3,030–4,524Bus via Aoyama(Niigata)
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus 山形〜新潟
6h 12m¥3,185–4,279
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata to Zao Onsen is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata to Zao Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via 鉄砲町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Mokichikinenkammae via Niigata and Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Niigata and Zao Onsen is 203 km. The road distance is 158.8 km.
The best way to get from Niigata to Zao Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Niigata to Zao Onsen, including transfers.
Niigata to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Niigata station.
Niigata to Zao Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata to Zao Onsen is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4600 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Niigata, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Niigata to Yonezawa once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 2h 51m. Alternatively, Yamako Bus operates a bus from Niigata to Teppomachi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Teppomachi station.
Niigata to Zao Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata to Zao Onsen is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Niigata to Zao Onsen.
There are 193+ hotels available in Zao Onsen.