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

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There are 4 ways to get from Jōetsu to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawatrain train Hakutaka
    2h 16m
    ¥2,672–3,596

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kida to Ekinishi Godochosha-maebus bus Niigata
    2h 45m
    ¥3,000–4,100

  3. Drive 181.4 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Kanazawacar car 181.4 km
    2h 11m
    ¥3,148–4,546

  4. Train via Nyūzen

    1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train train
    2. Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Kanazawatrain train
    3h 21m
    ¥2,756–3,787

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  • Distance: 177.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 16m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,300 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Kida to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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