There are 3 ways to get from Sendai to Zaō by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Sendai to Kitakamitrain
- Take the train from Kitakami to Yudakinshukotrain
- Take the taxi from Yudakinshuko to Zaōtaxi
3h 38m¥24,353–30,097Drive 142 km
cheapest- Drive from Sendai to Zaōcar 142 km
2h 36m¥2,159–3,118Bus
- Take the bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eigyōshobus Greenliner
3h 58m¥17,200–20,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Zaō is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Sendai to Zaō is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Sendai to Zaō. However, there are services departing from Hirose-dori Ichibancho and arriving at Yuzawa Eigyōsho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Sendai and Zaō is 204 km. The road distance is 142 km.
The best way to get from Sendai to Zaō without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥24000 - ¥31000.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sendai to Zaō, including transfers.
Sendai to Zaō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Hirose-dori Ichibancho station.
Sendai to Zaō bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Yuzawa Eigyōsho station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Zaō is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Sendai to Zaō.
There are 15+ hotels available in Zaō.
What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Zaō, Akita, Japan?
JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eigyōsho 6 times a week. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Kitakami
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kitakami to Yudakinshuko
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirose-dori Ichibancho to Yuzawa Eigyōsho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- ¥22,000–27,000
Yaegashi Taxi
- Phone
- +81 197-64-1151
- Website
- yaetaku.com
Heiwa Taxi
- Phone
- +81 197 64 1234
- Website
- hxataxi.com
Anzen Taxi
- Phone
- +81 197 65 4321
- Website
- hxataxi.com
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