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How to get fromKyoto to Zaō Ropewayby train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kyoto to Zaō Ropeway by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagatatrain train Tsubasa
    7h 11m

  2. Drive  684.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Zaō Ropewaycar car 684.9 km
    9h
    ¥11,795–17,037

  3. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Zao Onsennightbus night bus Jx851
    17h 35m
    ¥12,500–28,900

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Sendai Stationnightbus night bus Forest
    2. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus Yamagata / ...
    12h 53m
    ¥20,650–28,600

  5. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Yamagata Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane ITM - GAJ
    4h 42m
    ¥21,813–51,900

  6. Bus to Osaka International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijou gate to Osaka Itami Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane ITM - SDJ
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    5h 29m
    ¥25,563–57,400

  7. Train to Kobe, fly to Sendai Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Kobetrain train
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane UKB - SDJ
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    5h 45m

  8. Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Sendai Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane NGO - SDJ
    3. Take the bus from Sendai to Yamagata Kencho-maebus bus
    5h 56m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥14,469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Zaō Ropeway, Japan?

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Zaō Ropeway via Kyoto, Kyoto, Tōkyō Station, and Yamagata in around 7h 11m.

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