What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto?

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto is to train which costs ¥3500 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto?

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa Station and Kyoto?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Kyōto via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto?

The distance between Kanazawa Station and Kyoto is 235 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.

How do I travel from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto without a car?

The best way to get from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5000.

How long does it take to get from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto?

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa Station to Kyoto train from?

Kanazawa Station to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.

Where does the Kanazawa Station to Kyoto train arrive?

Kanazawa Station to Kyoto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa Station to Kyoto is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto.

How do I get a train ticket from Kanazawa Station to Kyoto?

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Where can I stay near Kyoto?

There are 3742+ hotels available in Kyoto.

Kanazawa Station to Kyoto - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 22m
¥3,500–4,913
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain Tsurugi
2. Take the bus from Fukui to Fukakusabus
4h 33m
¥4,493–6,394
Drive 227.7 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa Station to Kyotocar 227.7 km
3h 8m
¥3,955–5,712
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 3m

Kanazawa Station to Kyoto by train

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2h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.4 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Kanazawa Station, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Kyōto via Tsuruga in around 2h 22m.

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