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How to get fromZao Onsen to Matsushimaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Matsushima by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus bus Sendai / ...
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Matsushimatrain train [14726] Jr Tohoku / ...
    2h 13m
    ¥1,546–2,400

  2. Bus, train via Yamagata

    1. Take the bus from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to 山形駅前bus bus C2
    2. Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train [16173] JR Senzan / ...
    3h 37m
    ¥1,651–2,240

  3. Drive 95 km

    1. Drive from Zao Onsen to Matsushimacar car 95 km
    1h 26m
    ¥1,650–2,384

  4. Bus, train via 山交ビル

    1. Take the bus from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to 山交ビルbus bus C2
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Matsushimakaigantrain train
    3h 13m
    ¥1,583–2,130

  5. Bus, train via Yamagata #2

    1. Take the bus from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to 山形駅前bus bus C2
    2. Take the train from Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train train
    3. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Matsushimakaigantrain train
    3h 54m
    ¥1,641–2,240

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 97.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Zao Onsen to Matsushima. However, you can walk to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, take the bus to Sendai Station East exit, walk to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr), then take the train to Matsushima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Matsushima via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山形駅前, Yamagata, and Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) in around 3h 37m.

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