There are 5 ways to get from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus
- Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Okinashimatrain
4h 27m¥8,866–11,950Drive 104.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadakecar 104.2 km
1h 36m¥1,806–2,608Train
- Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
- Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachitrain
5h 39m¥8,621–12,140Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Aizu APIObus
5h 40m¥12,263–14,630Train, bus
- Take the train from Yamagata to Fukushimatrain Tsubasa
- Take the bus from Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi to Kita-yanagiharabus
6h 17m¥12,771–15,340
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake. However, there are services departing from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル and arriving at Aizu APIO via Yamagata Yamako Bldg and Hirosedōri Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Bandaimachi via Sendai and Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Zaō Onsen and Mount Nekomadake is 241 km. The road distance is 104.2 km.
The best way to get from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 27m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake, including transfers.
Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Yamako Bldg station.
Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥15000 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Zaō Onsen, Japan and Mount Nekomadake, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山形駅前, Yamagata, Sendai, Koriyama(Fukushima), and Bandaimachi in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山交ビル, Yamagata Yamako Bldg, Hirosedōri Ichibancho, and Aizu APIO in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Okinashima
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamagata to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- Aizu Railway
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Bandaimachi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,300
- Schedules at
- Aizu Railway
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-cho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Aizu APIO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0242-22-5560
- Website
- Aizu Bus
Bus from Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi to Kita-yanagihara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200
- Schedules at
- Aizu Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.
Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Zaō Onsen to Mount Nekomadake.
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