There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawatrain Tsubasa
- Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain [17043] Jr Yamagata
3h 34m¥4,988–6,461Night bus, train
cheapest- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
- Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain [17043] Jr Yamagata
6h 49m¥4,800–8,350Night bus
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus Jx851
6h 31m¥5,720–12,660Drive 354.8 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Zaō Stationcar 354.8 km
4h 10m¥6,162–8,900Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
4h 51m¥12,690–19,054
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station is to train which costs ¥4900 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Zaō Station station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Yamagata Station West Gate via Tokyo Haneda Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Zaō Station. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Zao via Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Tokyo and Zaō Station is 338 km. The road distance is 354.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station, including transfers.
Tokyo to Zaō Station bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport station.
Tokyo to Zaō Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥4900 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥20000 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Zaō Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Zao via Yonezawa in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.
- 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 Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yonezawa to Zao
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Yonezawa to Zao
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- 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
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Zaō Station bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yamagata Station West Gate.
Tokyo to Zaō Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yonezawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Zaō Station is 355 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Tokyo to Zaō Station.
There are 193+ hotels available in Zaō Station.