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How to get fromHikone to Kanazawaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain train [28913] Jr Hokuriku / ...
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2h 44m
    ¥2,982–4,252

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meishin Taga to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    5h 37m
    ¥6,000–8,600

  3. Drive 187.3 km

    1. Drive from Hikone to Kanazawacar car 187.3 km
    2h 9m
    ¥3,252–4,697

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  • Distance: 196.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Minamihikone to Kanazawa via Maibara and Tsuruga in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meishin Taga to Kanazawa Station West Gate via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit in around 5h 37m.

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