There are 5 ways to get from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain Kagayaki / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
8h 56m¥8,663–11,237Drive 325.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsencar 325.6 km
4h 34m¥5,638–8,143Train, bus
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
- Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachibus Yamagata
11h 32m¥9,990–12,310Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町bus 山形〜新潟
11h 33m¥8,040–10,510Bus via Jōetsu
- 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
11h 51m¥10,010–13,210
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen. However, there are services departing from Snow Monkey Park and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Nagano, 新潟駅前 and 鉄砲町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Yamagata via Nagano and Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Snow Monkey Park and Zaō Onsen is 556 km. The road distance is 325.6 km.
The best way to get from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen, including transfers.
Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano station.
Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥11000 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Snow Monkey Park, Japan and Zaō Onsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen via Yudanaka, Yudanaka, Nagano, Omiya Station, Yamagata, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen via Nagano, 新潟駅前, 鉄砲町, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 11h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- 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
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
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Niigata-eki station.
Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Snow Monkey Park to Zaō Onsen.
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