There are 3 ways to get from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gifu to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain
3h 2m¥3,493–5,101Drive 181.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Gifu to Kanazawacar 181.5 km
2h 23m¥3,151–4,552Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
5h 11m¥3,982–6,660
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Gifu City Hall and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Gifu and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Gifu (State) and Kanazawa is 237 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.
The best way to get from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Gifu (State) to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Gifu (State) to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Gifu station.
The best way to get from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Gifu (State), Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Gifu to Kanazawa via Tsuruga and Fukui in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Gifu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Gifu (State) to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Gifu (State) to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gifu (State) to Kanazawa is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Gifu (State) to Kanazawa.
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