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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Hakuba is to train which costs ¥2700 - ¥3800 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Hakuba is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Hakuba?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Hakuba. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Hakuba via Itoigawa and Minami-Otari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Hakuba?

The distance between Kanazawa and Hakuba is 271 km. The road distance is 183.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Hakuba without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Kanazawa to Hakuba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Hakuba train from?

Kanazawa to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.

Where does the Kanazawa to Hakuba train arrive?

Kanazawa to Hakuba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Itoigawa station.

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Hakuba?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Hakuba is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Kanazawa to Hakuba.

Where can I stay near Hakuba?

There are 795+ hotels available in Hakuba.

Kanazawa to Hakuba - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain Kagayaki / ...
2. Take the bus from Nagano station to Hakuba-Happo bus terminalbus
3h 6m
¥4,629–7,285
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Itoigawatrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain [29960] Jr Oito
4h 11m
¥2,772–3,721
Drive 183.3 km
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Hakubacar 183.3 km
2h 13m
¥3,183–4,598

Kanazawa to Hakuba by train and bus

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3h 6mAverage Duration

¥4,629Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.2 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Hakuba via Itoigawa and Minami-Otari in around 4h 11m.

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