There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station by train, bus, 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 nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yonezawa Stationnightbus
- Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain [17043] Jr Yamagata
6h 49m¥4,800–8,350Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimaebus Yamagata / ...
7h 36m¥4,970–6,060Drive 354.8 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Zaō Stationcar 354.8 km
4h 10m¥6,111–8,826Fly
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane HND - GAJ
4h 51m¥12,650–22,104
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Zaō Station is to bus which costs ¥4900 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 36m.
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. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Yamagata Ekimae via Sendai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
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 Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 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 bus, which costs ¥4900 - ¥6500 and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥23000 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, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Zao via Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center, Sendai, Yamagata Ekimae, and Yamagata in around 7h 36m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–20,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yonezawa to Zao
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yonezawa to Zao
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–4,600
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Sendai to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Zaō Station bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Sendai Miyakoh Bus Center station.
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 160+ hotels available in Zaō Station.