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How to get fromYamagata Airport to Zao Onsenby bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Yamagata Airport to Zao Onsen by bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Yamagata Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus bus Z90
    2h 11m
    ¥1,250–1,320

  2. Drive 36 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamagata Airport to Zao Onsencar car 36 km
    33 min
    ¥624–901

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jimmachi to Yamagatatrain train [17061] Jr Yamagata / ...
    2. Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus bus Z90
    2h 49m
    ¥645–846

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Yamagata Airport to Zao Onsentaxi taxi 36 km
    33 min
    ¥11,000–14,000

  5. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Yamagata Airport to Zao Chuo Ropewayshuttle bus
    1h 1m
    ¥3,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 44.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Yamagata Airport, Japan and Zao Onsen, Japan?

You can take a bus from Yamagata Airport to Zao Onsen via Yamagata Station, 山形駅前, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 2h 11m.

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