There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Zao by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ueno to Shiroishi-Zaōtrain Yamabiko
2h 57m¥8,901–11,725Drive 330 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Zaocar 330 km
3h 48m¥5,732–8,279Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kōriyamabus Abukuma
- Take the train from Kōriyama to Shiroishi-Zaōtrain Yamabiko
5h 28m¥9,720–13,000Fly, taxi
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
- Take the taxi from Yamagata-Airport-GAJ to Zaotaxi
3h 26m¥29,590–39,814Train, bus
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain Yamabiko / ...
- Take the bus from Sendai Station #63 Bus Stop to Eco Camp Iriguchi-maebus
3h 57m¥10,589–13,233
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Zao is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Zao is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Zao. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Shiroishi-Zaō via Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Tokyo and Zao is 300 km. The road distance is 330 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Zao without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Tokyo to Zao, including transfers.
Tokyo to Zao train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueno station.
Tokyo to Zao train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiroishi-Zaō station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Zao is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Tokyo to Zao.
There are 226+ hotels available in Zao.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Zao, Miyagi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueno to Shiroishi-Zaō hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,100–5,500 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- 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 Ueno to Shiroishi-Zaō
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kōriyama to Shiroishi-Zaō
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0224-85-2060
- [email protected]
- Website
- takeyakotsu.jp
Bus from Sendai Station #63 Bus Stop to Eco Camp Iriguchi-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,170
- Schedules at
- takeyakotsu.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
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