How to Travel from
Zao Onsen to Kanazawa
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Zao Onsen, Japan → Kanazawa, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa
Composite routes from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa
Cheapest
5 h 50 min
Car
453 km.
from $24
Other
5 h 35 min
376 km.
from $261.52
10 h 55 min
376 km.
from $90.67
13 h 8 min
Train, Bus
376 km.
from $99.13
7 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $247.08
Route Navigator Zao Onsen - Kanazawa
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto 蔵王公園線
蔵王公園線, 154 м
154 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 上山蔵王公園線
上山蔵王公園線, 6 km 866 м
6 km 866 м
Keep right
407 м
407 м
Turn right onto 上山蔵王公園線
上山蔵王公園線, 58 м
58 м
Turn right
244 м
244 м
Turn left
293 м
293 м
Turn right onto 上山蔵王公園線
上山蔵王公園線, 2 km 26 м
2 km 26 м
Turn right onto 蔵王エコーライン
蔵王エコーライン, 1 km 46 м
1 km 46 м
Turn left onto 上山バイパス
上山バイパス, 9 km 464 м
9 km 464 м
Turn left onto 山形上山線
山形上山線, 2 km 298 м
2 km 298 м
Turn left
141 м
141 м
Turn right
19 м
19 м
Turn left onto 上山バイパス
上山バイパス, 5 km 663 м
5 km 663 м
Turn right
4 km 825 м
4 km 825 м
Turn right onto 赤湯宮内線
赤湯宮内線, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Turn left
174 м
174 м
Turn sharp right onto 国道399号
国道399号, 3 km 55 м
3 km 55 м
Turn right onto 国道113号
国道113号, 7 km 373 м
7 km 373 м
Turn right onto 国道113号
国道113号, 56 km 942 м
56 km 942 м
Turn left
1 km 148 м
1 km 148 м
Turn left onto 国道290号
国道290号, 24 km 67 м
24 km 67 м
Turn left onto 新発田バイパス
新発田バイパス, 2 km 560 м
2 km 560 м
Turn left onto 国道290号
国道290号, 2 km 605 м
2 km 605 м
Turn right onto 国道290号
国道290号, 343 м
343 м
Turn left onto 国道290号
国道290号, 15 km 355 м
15 km 355 м
Turn right onto 国道460号
国道460号, 1 km 526 м
1 km 526 м
Turn left onto 国道460号
国道460号, 187 м
187 м
Turn right onto 国道460号
国道460号, 12 km 780 м
12 km 780 м
Continue
476 м
476 м
Continue
367 м
367 м
Turn right
64 м
64 м
Turn sharp left
11 м
11 м
Turn right
163 м
163 м
Turn sharp left
99 м
99 м
Turn right onto 国道460号
国道460号, 7 km 137 м
7 km 137 м
Turn left onto 白根バイパス
白根バイパス, 16 km 461 м
16 km 461 м
Turn sharp right onto 国道289号
国道289号, 287 м
287 м
Turn right
248 м
248 м
Keep left
25 km 235 м
25 km 235 м
Keep left onto 北陸自動車道
北陸自動車道, 241 km 979 м
241 km 979 м
Keep left
2 km 597 м
2 km 597 м
Keep left
416 м
416 м
Turn left onto 向粟崎安江町線
向粟崎安江町線, 2 km 190 м
2 km 190 м
Continue
497 м
497 м
Turn right
1 km 53 м
1 km 53 м
Turn slight left onto 下堤町【百万石通り】
下堤町【百万石通り】, 492 м
492 м
Turn right
244 м
244 м
Turn left onto 長町川岸
長町川岸, 249 м
249 м
Turn sharp right
109 м
109 м
Turn right
27 м
27 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$355.70
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
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 Kaminoyama-Onsen to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93
Train from Ōmiya to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.22–$114.33
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
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 Yamagata to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.62–$10.16
Bus operators
Hokutetsu Transportation
Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Ekinishi
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$69.87
JR Bus Tōhoku
Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
Yamako Bus
Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa?
The cheapest way to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa is to drive which costs $48.91 - $76.09 and takes 5h 30m.
What is the fastest way to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa?
The fastest way to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Zao Onsen and Kanazawa?
No, there is no direct bus from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from 蔵王温泉バスターミナル and arriving at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae via 鉄砲町 and Niigata Eki Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
How far is it from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa?
The distance between Zao Onsen and Kanazawa is 735 km. The road distance is 459.3 km.
How do I travel from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa without a car?
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 .
How long does it take to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa?
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Zao Onsen to Kanazawa bus from?
Zao Onsen to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 鉄砲町 station.
Train, bus or fly from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa?
The best way to get from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $152.17 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $48.91 - $86.96 and takes 10h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $358.70 and takes 7h.
Where does the Zao Onsen to Kanazawa bus arrive?
Zao Onsen to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 新潟駅前 station.
Can I drive from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa?
Yes, the driving distance between Zao Onsen to Kanazawa is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Zao Onsen to Kanazawa.
Where can I stay near Kanazawa?
There are 494+ hotels available in Kanazawa. Prices start at $22.80 per night.
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