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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen
Composite routes from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen
Cheapest
5 h 33 min
Car
Other
7 h 43 min
10 h 49 min
12 h 57 min
Bus, Train
7 h 9 min
Train, Plane
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$317.59
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$292.18
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kanazawa to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.22–$114.33
Train from Ōmiya to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.98–$88.93
Train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.62–$10.16
Bus operators
Hokutetsu Transportation
Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.57–$48.27
JR Bus Tōhoku
Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Yamako Bus
Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 鉄砲町
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$26.68
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen?
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen is to bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 10h 49m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen?
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Kanazawa and Zao Onsen?
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae and arriving at 蔵王温泉バスターミナル via 新潟駅前 and 鉄砲町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.
How far is it from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen?
The distance between Kanazawa and Zao Onsen is 750 km. The road distance is 460.1 km.
How do I travel from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen without a car?
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen?
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Zao Onsen bus from?
Kanazawa to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Hokutetsu Transportation, depart from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Train, bus or fly from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen?
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 10h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $92.39 - $304.35 and takes 7h 9m.
Where does the Kanazawa to Zao Onsen bus arrive?
Kanazawa to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by Hokutetsu Transportation, arrive at Niigata Eki Mae station.
Can I drive from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen?
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Zao Onsen is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Kanazawa to Zao Onsen.
Where can I stay near Zao Onsen?
There are 125+ hotels available in Zao Onsen. Prices start at $21.63 per night.
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