There are 3 ways to get from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway by bus, taxi, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from 山形駅前 to 蔵王温泉バスターミナルbus Z90
- Take the taxi from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to Zaō Ropewaytaxi
48 min¥3,070–3,838Drive 23.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropewaycar 23.8 km
27 min¥414–597Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropewaytaxi 23.8 km
27 min¥7,500–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway is to drive which costs ¥410 - ¥600 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500.
The distance between Yamagata (Station) and Zaō Ropeway is 25 km. The road distance is 23.8 km.
The best way to get from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 48 min and costs ¥3000 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway is 24 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway.
There are 190+ hotels available in Zaō Ropeway.
What companies run services between Yamagata (Station), Yamagata, Japan and Zaō Ropeway, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Yamagata (Station) to Zaō Ropeway. However, you can take the bus to 蔵王温泉バスターミナル then take the taxi to Zaō Ropeway. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Zaō Ropeway.
- Website
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–9,500
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