There are 3 ways to get from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata Ekimaebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus Z90
3h 15m¥1,815–3,140Drive 106.5 km
- Drive from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsencar 106.5 km
1h 40m¥1,851–2,673Bus via S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform)
- Take the bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata eki maebus From Sakata via Esmorl to Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus Z90
3h 30m¥1,839–2,306
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen is to bus via S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) which costs ¥1800 - ¥2400 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shonai Kanko Bussanko and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via 山形駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Tsuruoka and Zao Onsen is 119 km. The road distance is 106.5 km.
The best way to get from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 15m and costs ¥1800 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen, including transfers.
Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Shonai Kanko Bussanko station.
Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Yamagata Ekimae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Tsuruoka to Zao Onsen.
There are 194+ hotels available in Zao Onsen.
What companies run services between Tsuruoka, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?
You can take a bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Zao Onsen via 山形駅前 and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 3h 15m.
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata eki mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Shonai Kanko Bussanko to Yamagata Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥270–340
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from S-mall Bus terminal(2 platform) to Yamagata eki mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナル
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥270–340
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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