There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao is to drive which costs ¥650 - ¥950 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao is to drive which takes 37 min and costs ¥650 - ¥950.
The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Mt. Zao is 44 km. The road distance is 37.7 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥8000 - ¥11000.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao is 38 km. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao.
There are 185+ hotels available in Mt. Zao.
What companies run services between Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan and Mt. Zao, Miyagi, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao. However, you can take the bus to 蔵王温泉バスターミナル then take the taxi to Mt. Zao. Alternatively, you can drive from Yamagata (Station) to Mt. Zao in around 37 min.
- Website
- Yamako Bus
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
- Yamako Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- ¥8,000–15,000
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