There are 5 ways to get from Zao Onsen to Tokyo by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Tōkyō Stationtrain Tsubasa
2h 53m¥11,867–14,970Night bus
cheapest- Take the nightbus from Zao Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Jx852
8h 17m¥4,200–11,000Drive 362.4 km
- Drive from Zao Onsen to Tokyocar 362.4 km
4h 17m¥6,213–8,974Fly
- Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
3h 40m¥14,550–21,870Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zao Onsen Bus Terminal to Sendai Station East exitbus Sendai / ...
- Take the train from Sendai to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yamabiko / ...
3h 48m¥5,816–8,300
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zao Onsen to Tokyo is to night bus which costs ¥4200 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Zao Onsen to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Zao Onsen and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Zao Onsen to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Kaminoyamaonsen and arriving at Tōkyō Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Zao Onsen and Tokyo is 345 km. The road distance is 362.4 km.
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Zao Onsen to Tokyo, including transfers.
Zao Onsen to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Zao Onsen station.
Zao Onsen to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kaminoyamaonsen station.
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥14000 - ¥22000 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Zao Onsen, 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.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Yamagata Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–18,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sendai to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3802-1547
- Website
- jamjamliner.jp
Night bus from Zao Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–11,000
- Schedules at
- jamjamliner.jp
- 4 seats per row spacious
- ¥4,200–7,500
- 3 seats per row
- ¥4,800–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Zao Onsen to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Zao Onsen to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zao Onsen to Tokyo is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Zao Onsen to Tokyo.
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