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Takayama, Japan → Zaō Onsen, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Takayama to Zaō Onsen

Composite routes from Takayama to Zaō Onsen

Cheapest
6 h 18 min
Car
475 km.
from $26
Other
9 h 17 min
357 km.
from $218.97
14 h 11 min
Bus, Train
358 km.
from $107.04
6 h 53 min
Train, Plane
358 km.
from $211.38
15 h 12 min
357 km.
from $122.45
8 h 41 min
Train, Plane
358 km.
from $143.50
7 h 44 min
Train, Plane
358 km.
from $233.55

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$266.78
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.19–$279.48

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30

Peach Aviation Limited

Website:
flypeach.com/pc/en
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$165.15

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$266.78

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Toyama to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Ōmiya to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93
Train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.38–$57.17

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Takayama to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Takayama to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27

Japan Railways (JR)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$11.43

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.07–$49.54

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$30.49
Bus from Kanazawa to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.45

Nouhi Bus

Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$30.49

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Teppomachi
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$25.41
Bus from Sendai Station East exit to Zao
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$8.26–$13.97

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Zaō Onsen is to drive which costs $48.91 - $76.09 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Takayama to Zaō Onsen is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Takayama and Zaō Onsen?

No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Zaō Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, 新潟駅前 and 鉄砲町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

How far is it from Takayama to Zaō Onsen?

The distance between Takayama and Zaō Onsen is 781 km. The road distance is 479.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Takayama to Zaō Onsen without a car is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Takayama to Zaō Onsen, including transfers.

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

Takayama to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by Hokutetsu Transportation, depart from Shirakawa-go station.

Train or bus from Takayama to Zaō Onsen?

The best way to get from Takayama to Zaō Onsen is to train which takes 9h 17m and costs $119.57 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $119.57 and takes 15h 12m.

Where does the Takayama to Zaō Onsen bus arrive?

Takayama to Zaō Onsen bus services, operated by Hokutetsu Transportation, arrive at Kanazawa Sta. East Gate station.

Can I drive from Takayama to Zaō Onsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Zaō Onsen is 480 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Takayama to Zaō Onsen.

Where can I stay near Zaō Onsen?

There are 120+ hotels available in Zaō Onsen. Prices start at $21.18 per night.
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