How to Travel from
Kanazawa to Zao Onsen
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Kanazawa, Japan → Zao Onsen, Japan
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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 45 min
Car
456 km.
from $25
Other
7 h 43 min
376 km.
from $207.30
10 h 49 min
376 km.
from $82.43
12 h 57 min
Bus, Train
375 km.
from $76.33
7 h 9 min
Train, Plane
375 km.
from $246.63
Route Navigator Kanazawa - Zao Onsen
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42 м
42 м
Turn left
44 м
44 м
Turn left onto 金沢外環状道路（海側幹線）
金沢外環状道路（海側幹線）, 483 м
483 м
Turn right onto 石川県道60号金沢田鶴浜線
石川県道60号金沢田鶴浜線, 1 km 318 м
1 km 318 м
Turn left onto 国道8号
国道8号, 4 km 958 м
4 km 958 м
Keep right
291 km 275 м
291 km 275 м
Keep left
1 km 949 м
1 km 949 м
Keep right
1 km 311 м
1 km 311 м
Keep right onto 新潟西バイパス
新潟西バイパス, 11 km 169 м
11 km 169 м
Keep left
185 м
185 м
Keep right
121 м
121 м
Turn right onto 新潟新発田村上線
新潟新発田村上線, 16 km 560 м
16 km 560 м
Turn slight left
6 km 143 м
6 km 143 м
Turn right onto 国道290号
国道290号, 24 km 67 м
24 km 67 м
Turn right
1 km 148 м
1 km 148 м
Turn right onto 国道113号
国道113号, 56 km 942 м
56 km 942 м
Turn left onto 国道113号
国道113号, 7 km 373 м
7 km 373 м
Turn left onto 国道399号
国道399号, 3 km 55 м
3 km 55 м
Turn sharp left
174 м
174 м
Turn right onto 赤湯宮内線
赤湯宮内線, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Turn left
4 km 792 м
4 km 792 м
Keep right
32 м
32 м
Turn left onto 国道13号
国道13号, 5 km 663 м
5 km 663 м
Turn right
19 м
19 м
Turn left
141 м
141 м
Turn right onto 山形上山線
山形上山線, 2 km 298 м
2 km 298 м
Turn right onto 上山バイパス
上山バイパス, 9 km 465 м
9 km 465 м
Turn right onto 蔵王エコーライン
蔵王エコーライン, 1 km 59 м
1 km 59 м
Turn left onto 上山蔵王公園線
上山蔵王公園線, 2 km 26 м
2 km 26 м
Turn left
293 м
293 м
Turn right
244 м
244 м
Turn left onto 上山蔵王公園線
上山蔵王公園線, 58 м
58 м
Turn left
407 м
407 м
Turn slight left onto 上山蔵王公園線
上山蔵王公園線, 6 km 866 м
6 km 866 м
Turn right onto 上山蔵王公園線
上山蔵王公園線, 1 km 82 м
1 km 82 м
Turn left onto 蔵王公園線
蔵王公園線, 154 м
154 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$271.74
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.04–$250.00
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:
$65.22–$97.83
Train from Ōmiya to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$52.17–$76.09
Train from Kanazawa to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.35–$44.57
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:
$25.00–$35.87
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:
$6.52–$8.70
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:
$30.43–$41.30
JR Bus Tōhoku
Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65
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:
$17.39–$22.83
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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