There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal by train, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain Tsubasa
4h 22m¥5,226–6,705Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Stationnightbus
7h 47m¥4,370–7,740Night bus via Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gatenightbus Jx851
7h 16m¥5,870–12,740Drive 362 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalcar 362 km
4h 17m¥6,288–9,083Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
3h 59m¥14,590–19,814
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is to train which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Tokyo Haneda Airport and 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yamagata via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Tokyo and Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is 360 km. The road distance is 362 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, including transfers.
Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Tokyo Haneda Airport station.
Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥14000 - ¥20000 and takes 3h 59m.
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, 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 Yamagata
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,500
- 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 Yamagata Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Yamagata Station West Gate.
Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Yamagata station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Tokyo to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal.
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