There are 3 ways to get from Handa to Kanazawa by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
5h 3m¥3,999–6,679Train
- Take the train from Nagoya to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain
5h 10m¥4,449–6,479Drive 249.3 km
- Drive from Handa to Kanazawacar 249.3 km
3h 25m¥4,284–6,188
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Handa to Kanazawa is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Handa to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Handa to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Handa to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Chita Handa and arriving at Kanazawa via Nagoya, Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Handa and Kanazawa is 251 km. The road distance is 249.3 km.
The best way to get from Handa to Kanazawa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥4000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Handa to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Handa to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Handa to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Handa to Kanazawa is to bus which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥4000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Handa, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chita Handa to Kanazawa via Meitetsu Nagoya, Nagoya, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nagoya to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- 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
Handa to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Handa to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Handa to Kanazawa is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Handa to Kanazawa.
There are 568+ hotels available in Kanazawa.