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How to get fromUeno (Station) to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalby train, night bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Zao Onsen Bus Terminal by train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ueno to YamagatatrainTsubasa
    4h 26m
    ¥8,847–12,280
  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Yamagata Stationnightbus
    9h 12m
    ¥4,644–8,240
  3. Night bus via Haneda Airport Terminal 1

    1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West GatenightbusJx851
    8h 1m
    ¥5,686–12,680
  4. Drive 358.6 km

    1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Zao Onsen Bus Terminalcar358.6 km
    4h 14m
    ¥6,097–8,807
  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ueno to Hamamatsuchōtrain
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)planeHND - GAJ
    4h 11m
    ¥24,658–30,882

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket¥21,874Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Zao Onsen Bus Terminal, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Ueno to Yamagata hourly. Tickets cost ¥8,500–12,000 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, JAMJAM LINER operates a vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Yamagata Station West Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–11,000 and the journey takes 4h 9m.

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