What is the cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa?

The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa is to train which costs ¥2600 - ¥3800 and takes 4h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa?

The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Hakuba and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Kanazawa via Minami-Otari and Itoigawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Hakuba to Kanazawa?

The distance between Hakuba and Kanazawa is 272 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.

How do I travel from Hakuba to Kanazawa without a car?

The best way to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7500.

How long does it take to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakuba to Kanazawa train from?

Hakuba to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.

Where does the Hakuba to Kanazawa train arrive?

Hakuba to Kanazawa train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.

Can I drive from Hakuba to Kanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Kanazawa is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Hakuba to Kanazawa.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 566+ hotels available in Kanazawa.

Hakuba to Kanazawa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakuba to Kanazawa by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Hakuba-Happo bus terminal to Nagano stationbus
2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka / ...
3h 29m
¥4,651–7,388
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain [29954] Jr Oito
2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
4h 9m
¥2,692–3,754
Drive 183.6 km
1. Drive from Hakuba to Kanazawacar 183.6 km
2h 13m
¥3,188–4,605

Hakuba to Kanazawa by bus and train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

¥4,651Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.5 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Hakuba to Kanazawa via Minami-Otari and Itoigawa in around 4h 9m.

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