There are 6 ways to get from Hakuba to Zaō Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Saitama
best- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Yonezawatrain
- Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain
7h 20m¥8,651–12,537Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hakuba to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
- Take the train from Niigata to Yonezawatrain
- Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain
10h 43m¥6,100–8,386Bus
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 高松葉山温泉bus
10h 56m¥7,571–10,057Drive 357.9 km
- Drive from Hakuba to Zaō Stationcar 357.9 km
4h 46m¥6,158–8,895Train via Saitama
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Yonezawatrain
- Take the train from Yonezawa to Zaotrain
9h 23m¥9,492–12,696Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano stationbus
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
- Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus
- Take the bus from Niigata to Takamatsu Hayama Onsenbus
12h 16m¥7,091–12,957
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Station is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Station is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba station to Zaō Station. However, there are services departing from Hakuba Station and arriving at 蔵王駅口 via Nagano, 新潟駅前 and 高松葉山温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Zaō Station. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Zao via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Omiya Station and Yonezawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
The distance between Hakuba and Zaō Station is 541 km. The road distance is 357.9 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Station without a car is to bus and train via Saitama which takes 7h 20m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Hakuba to Zaō Station, including transfers.
Hakuba to Zaō Station bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Hakuba Station.
Hakuba to Zaō Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Itoigawa station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Zaō Station is to bus which takes 10h 56m and costs ¥7500 - ¥11000. Alternatively, you can train via Saitama, which costs ¥9500 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Zaō Station, Japan?
You can take a bus from Hakuba Station to Zaō Station via Nagano station, Nagano, 新潟駅前, 高松葉山温泉, and 蔵王駅口 in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Zao via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Omiya Station, and Yonezawa in around 9h 23m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yonezawa to Zao
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Itoigawa to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yonezawa to Zao
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Hakuba to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Naoetsu to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Yonezawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Yonezawa to Zao
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
Bus from Hakuba Station to Nagano station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- Yamako Bus
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 高松葉山温泉
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,400
- Schedules at
- Yamako Bus
Bus from Niigata to Takamatsu Hayama Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–4,000
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- info@niigata-kotsu.co.jp
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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Hakuba to Zaō Station bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano station.
Hakuba to Zaō Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Zaō Station is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Hakuba to Zaō Station.
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