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How to get fromTokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    4h 22m
    ¥5,226–6,705
  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Stationnightbus night bus
    7h 47m
    ¥4,370–7,740
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus bus Yamagata / ...
    8h 21m
    ¥5,120–6,140
  4. Drive  362 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalcar car 362 km
    4h 17m
    ¥6,229–8,997
  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    3h 59m
    ¥14,550–23,864

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,586Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,900–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Sendai, and 山形駅前 in around 8h 21m.

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