What is the cheapest way to get from Zaō San to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Zaō San to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zaō San to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Zaō San to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥13000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct bus between Zaō San and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaō San to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Zao Onsen and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Zaō San and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Zaō San to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Kaminoyamaonsen and arriving at Tōkyō Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Zaō San to Tokyo?

The distance between Zaō San and Tokyo is 356 km. The road distance is 359.3 km.

How do I travel from Zaō San to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Zaō San to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥13000 - ¥17000.

How long does it take to get from Zaō San to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Zaō San to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaō San to Tokyo bus from?

Zaō San to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Zao Onsen station.

Where do I catch the Zaō San to Tokyo train from?

Zaō San to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kaminoyamaonsen station.

Where does the Zaō San to Tokyo bus arrive?

Zaō San to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Zaō San to Tokyo train arrive?

Zaō San to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Zaō San to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaō San to Tokyo is 359 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Zaō San to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12747+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Zaō San to Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Zaō San to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tsubasa
3h 3m
¥13,296–16,659
Drive 359.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zaō San to Tokyocar 359.3 km
4h 13m
¥6,233–9,003
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Zao Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Jx852
8h 36m
¥11,412–19,523
Taxi to Yamagata Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Zaō San to Zao Ropeway Zaosanrokutaxi
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
4h 1m
¥21,713–28,238
Bus to Shonai Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus
2. Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
6h 17m
¥93,257–286,327

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥11,647Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.4 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Zaō San, Yamagata, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Tōkyō Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,700–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 8h 17m.

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