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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Osaka to Zao Onsen

Cheapest
8 h 43 min
Car
732 km.
from $40
Other
7 h 48 min
582 km.
from $233.46
5 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
582 km.
from $122.61
6 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
582 km.
from $174.63

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.27–$381.11

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$381.11

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$215.96

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$381.11

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$88.93–$139.74
Train from Tōkyō Station to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28

Bus operators

JAMJAM LINER

Phone:
050-3802-1544
Website:
jamjamliner.jp/
Bus from Osaka-Umeda to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
11h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$120.68

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Ōsaka to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
12h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$114.33

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
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 Osaka to Zao Onsen?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Zao Onsen is to night bus and bus which costs $21.74 - $119.57 and takes 14h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Zao Onsen?

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Zao Onsen is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Zao Onsen?

No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Zao Onsen. However, there are services departing from Osaka-Umeda and arriving at Zao Onsen Bus Terminal via Sendai Station East exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Osaka to Zao Onsen?

The distance between Osaka and Zao Onsen is 649 km. The road distance is 732.7 km.

How do I travel from Osaka to Zao Onsen without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka to Zao Onsen without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Zao Onsen?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Osaka to Zao Onsen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Zao Onsen bus from?

Osaka to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, depart from Osaka-Umeda station.

Train or fly from Osaka to Zao Onsen?

The best way to get from Osaka to Zao Onsen is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $59.78 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Osaka to Zao Onsen bus arrive?

Osaka to Zao Onsen bus services, operated by JAMJAM LINER, arrive at Sendai Station East Exit.

Can I drive from Osaka to Zao Onsen?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Zao Onsen is 733 km. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Osaka 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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