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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Arashiyama is to train which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Arashiyama is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Tsuruga and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Arashiyama?

The distance between Kanazawa and Arashiyama is 246 km. The road distance is 234.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Kanazawa to Arashiyama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Arashiyama train from?

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

Where does the Kanazawa to Arashiyama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Arashiyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Arashiyama is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kanazawa to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

There are 3763+ hotels available in Arashiyama.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kanazawa to Arashiyama 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 Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2h 45m
¥3,700–5,203
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain Tsurugi
2. Take the bus from Fukui to Oyamazakibus
4h 40m
¥4,763–6,774
Drive 234.3 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Arashiyamacar 234.3 km
3h 14m
¥4,066–5,872
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 1m

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Distance: 246 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Saga-Arashiyama via Tsuruga and Kyōto in around 2h 45m.

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