There are 3 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to 山形駅前bus C2
- Take the train from Yamagata to Shinjotrain
- Take the train from Shinjo to Naruko-Onsentrain
4h 53m¥2,021–2,740Drive 97.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsencar 97.2 km
1h 26m¥1,690–2,441Bus, train via Sendai
- Take the bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendaibus
- Take the bus from Sendai Station to Furukawa Stationbus
- Take the train from Furukawa to Naruko-Onsentrain
5h 5m¥2,783–3,350
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
The distance between Zao Onsen and Naruko-Onsen is 129 km. The road distance is 97.2 km.
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen.
There are seven+ hotels available in Naruko-Onsen.
What companies run services between Zao Onsen, Japan and Naruko-Onsen, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen. However, you can walk to 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, take the bus to 山形駅前, walk to Yamagata, take the train to Shinjo, then take the train to Naruko-Onsen. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zao Onsen to Naruko-Onsen via 蔵王温泉バスターミナル, 山交ビル, Yamagata Yamako Bldg, Sendai, Sendai Station, Furukawa Station, and Furukawa in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Yamagata to Shinjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjo to Naruko-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Furukawa to Naruko-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル to 山形駅前
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥270–340
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Yamako Bldg to Sendai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Furukawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,020
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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