There are 5 ways to get from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Yamagata to Sodesakitrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the taxi from Sodesaki to Ginzan-onsentaxi
2h 5m¥6,678–8,552Drive 59.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsencar 59.8 km
51 min¥1,035–1,495Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Station to Yamagata Airportbus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsenbus
3h 57m¥2,608–2,732Taxi
- Take the taxi from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsentaxi 59.8 km
51 min¥18,000–22,000Train, bus
- Take the train from Kitayamagata to Oishidatrain [17074] Jr Yamagata
- Take the bus from Ōishida-eki to Ginzan-onsenbus
3h 36m¥2,027–2,536
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen is to drive which takes 51 min and costs ¥1000 - ¥1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaō Station station to Ginzan-onsen. However, there are services departing from Yamagata Station and arriving at Ginzan-onsen via Yamagata Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Zaō Station and Ginzan-onsen is 57 km. The road distance is 59.8 km.
The best way to get from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen, including transfers.
Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Hire, depart from Yamagata Station.
Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen bus services, operated by Yamako Hire, arrive at Yamagata Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen is 60 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Zaō Station to Ginzan-onsen.
There are 29+ hotels available in Ginzan-onsen.
What companies run services between Zaō Station, Japan and Ginzan-onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Zao to Ginzan-onsen via Yamagata, Yamagata Station, and Yamagata Airport in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yamagata to Sodesaki
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kitayamagata to Oishida
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 023-681-1515
- Website
- yamako-hire.jp
Bus from Yamagata Station to Yamagata Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥980
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Airport to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
Bus from Ōishida-eki to Ginzan-onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,234
- Schedules at
- yamagata-airport.co.jp
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–22,000
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