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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Ōsaka is to train which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Ōsaka is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Ōsaka?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Ōsaka. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Ōsaka via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Ōsaka?

The distance between Kanazawa and Ōsaka is 279 km. The road distance is 267.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Ōsaka without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Kanazawa to Ōsaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Ōsaka train from?

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

Where does the Kanazawa to Ōsaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Ōsaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Ōsaka is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Kanazawa to Ōsaka.

How do I get a train ticket from Kanazawa to Ōsaka?

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Where can I stay near Ōsaka?

There are 9550+ hotels available in Ōsaka.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird
2h 48m
¥4,100–5,813
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain Tsurugi
2. Take the bus from Fukui to Osaka Umedabus
5h 4m
¥4,863–7,614
Drive 267.7 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Osakacar 267.7 km
3h 44m
¥4,644–6,708
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
6h 43m
¥8,040–11,540

Kanazawa to Ōsaka by train

175Weekly Trains

2h 48mAverage Duration

¥4,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.5 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Ōsaka via Tsuruga in around 2h 48m.

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