There are 5 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu 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 Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
4h 19m¥3,716–6,800Drive 114 km
cheapest- Drive from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsucar 114 km
1h 44m¥1,976–2,853Bus
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Hirose dori Ichiban-chobus Yamagata / ...
- Take the bus from Hirosedōri Ichibancho to Tsurugajo Godochosya-maebus
5h 34m¥4,263–4,630Train
- Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
- Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
5h 43m¥3,821–6,640Train, bus
- Take the train from Yamagata to Fukushimatrain Tsubasa
- Take the bus from Fukushima-eki Higashi-guchi to Aizu Buke Yashiki-maebus
5h 51m¥4,771–5,340
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu. However, there are services departing from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル and arriving at Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae via Yamagata Yamako Bldg and Hirosedōri Ichibancho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Aizu-Wakamatsu via Sendai and Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Zao Onsen and Aizuwakamatsu is 249 km. The road distance is 114 km.
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥3700 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu, including transfers.
Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from Yamagata Yamako Bldg station.
Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Yamagata station.
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs ¥4200 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3800 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Aizuwakamatsu, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山交ビル, Yamagata Yamako Bldg, and Hirosedōri Ichibancho in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Aizu-Wakamatsu via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山形駅前, Yamagata, Sendai, and Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 5h 43m.
- 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 Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- 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 Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- 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 Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- Aizu Railway
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- 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 Tsurugajo Godochosya-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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 Aizu Buke Yashiki-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200
- Schedules at
- Aizu Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at Hirose dori Ichiban-cho station.
Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Zao Onsen to Aizuwakamatsu.
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