There are 5 ways to get from Zaō Ropeway 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
3h 3m¥11,709–14,783Night bus
cheapest- Take the night bus from Zao Onsen to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Jx852
9h 41m¥4,200–11,000Drive 357.6 km
- Drive from Zaō Ropeway to Tokyocar 357.6 km
4h 40m¥6,204–8,961Fly from Yamagata Airport
- Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GAJ - HND
5h¥14,590–19,820Bus to Shonai Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminalbus
- Fly from Shonai Airport (SYO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane SYO - HND
6h 12m¥54,827–212,273
Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo is to night bus which costs ¥4200 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 3m 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 Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Kaminoyamaonsen and arriving at Tōkyō Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Zaō Ropeway and Tokyo is 351 km. The road distance is 357.6 km.
The best way to get from Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo, including transfers.
Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Zao Onsen station.
Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kaminoyamaonsen station.
The best way to get from Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥11000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥14000 - ¥20000 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Zaō Ropeway, 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.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kaminoyamaonsen to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,700–6,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- Website
- shonaikotsu.jp
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–2,800
- Schedules at
- shonaikotsu.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall Bus terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,900
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Zaō Ropeway to Tokyo.
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