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How to get fromZaō Onsen to Shinjukuby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Zaō Onsen to Shinjuku by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Omiya Stationtrain train Tsubasa
    3h 27m
    ¥10,008–12,867

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the nightbus from Zao Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus night bus Jx852
    8h 23m
    ¥4,200–11,000

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus Sendai / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sendai Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Jx772
    7h 59m
    ¥5,916–8,300

  4. Drive 360.6 km

    1. Drive from Zaō Onsen to Shinjukucar car 360.6 km
    4h 20m
    ¥6,242–9,017

  5. Night bus via Yamagata Station

    1. Take the nightbus from Yamagata Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    8h 51m
    ¥4,371–7,840

  6. Fly from Yamagata Airport

    1. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane GAJ - HND
    3h 57m
    ¥15,400–20,400

  7. Bus to Sendai Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus
    2. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane SDJ - HND
    7h 23m
    ¥29,016–83,900

Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Zaō Onsen, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Omiya Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,300–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zaō Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, Sendai Station East exit, and Sendai Station East Exit in around 7h 59m.

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