There are 5 ways to get from Shibuya to Zao Onsen by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
5h 39m¥5,318–7,067Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shibuya station to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus Yamagata / ...
8h 36m¥5,120–6,140Night bus
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Zao Onsennightbus Jx851
10h 12m¥5,500–12,300Drive 364.3 km
- Drive from Shibuya to Zao Onsencar 364.3 km
4h 21m¥6,321–9,130Train, fly
- Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
4h 13m¥14,731–19,956
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Zao Onsen is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Shibuya to Zao Onsen is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shibuya station to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shibuya station and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Sendai and 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Shibuya to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from 渋谷 Shibuya and arriving at Yamagata via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Shibuya and Zao Onsen is 361 km. The road distance is 364.3 km.
The best way to get from Shibuya to Zao Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Shibuya to Zao Onsen, including transfers.
Shibuya to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shibuya station.
Shibuya to Zao Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Omiya Station.
The best way to get from Shibuya to Zao Onsen is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥6500 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Shibuya, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Omiya Station to Yamagata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shibuya station to Zao Onsen via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Sendai, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–16,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Omiya Station to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥230–360
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shibuya station to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Zao Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,200–7,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–11,000
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More Questions & Answers
Shibuya to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
Shibuya to Zao Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamagata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shibuya to Zao Onsen is 364 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Shibuya to Zao Onsen.
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