What is the cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen?

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen?

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct bus between Hakuba and Zaō Onsen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Zaō Onsen. However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Nagano, 新潟駅前 and 鉄砲町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen?

The distance between Hakuba and Zaō Onsen is 566 km. The road distance is 365.4 km.

How do I travel from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen without a car?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen without a car is to bus and train via Saitama which takes 7h 39m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Zaō Onsen bus from?

Hakuba to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.

Where does the Hakuba to Zaō Onsen bus arrive?

Hakuba to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Zaō Onsen is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen.

Where can I stay near Zaō Onsen?

There are 192+ hotels available in Zaō Onsen.

Hakuba to Zaō Onsen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Saitama
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
2. Take the train from Nagano to Ōmiya
3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Yamagata
7h 39m
Drive 365.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakuba to Zaō Onsen365.4 km
4h 53m
¥6,220–8,984
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
2. Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
3. Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町
11h 33m
Bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Station
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)HND - GAJ
7h 13m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
2. Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
3. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Mae
4. Take the bus from Niigata to Teppomachi
13h 7m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥15,107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 565.8 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Zaō Onsen, Japan?

You can take a bus from Hakuba Station to Zaō Onsen via Nagano station, Nagano, 新潟駅前, 鉄砲町, and 蔵王温泉バスターミナル in around 11h 33m.

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