What is the cheapest way to get from Zao to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Zao to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zao to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Zao to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.

How far is it from Zao to Tokyo?

The distance between Zao and Tokyo is 300 km. The road distance is 331 km.

How do I travel from Zao to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Zao to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.

How long does it take to get from Zao to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Zao to Tokyo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Zao to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Zao to Tokyo is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Zao to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 10710+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Zao to Tokyo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Zao to Tokyo by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shiroishi-Zaō to Tōkyō StationYamabiko
2h 6m
¥12,532–16,947
Drive 331 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zao to Tokyo331 km
3h 47m
¥5,634–8,138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shiroishi-Zaō to KōriyamaYamabiko
2. Take the bus from Kōriyama to Shinjuku Expressway Bus TerminalAbukuma
5h 46m
¥12,032–16,347
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Zao to Yamagata-Airport-GAJ
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)GAJ - HND
2h 40m
¥35,544–48,403

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

¥15,107Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 299.5 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Zao, Miyagi, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shiroishi-Zaō to Tōkyō Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥7,500–11,000 and the journey takes 1h 52m.

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