There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Iida by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Okaya to Iidatrain
6h 54m¥6,039–8,155Drive 240.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Kanazawa to Iidacar 240.2 km
3h 45m¥4,141–5,981Bus
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Iidaeki Maebus
7h 5m¥4,471–8,700
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Iida is to drive which costs ¥4100 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Iida is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥4100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa station to Iida. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa Station West Gate and arriving at Iidaeki Mae via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Iida. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Iida via Nagano, Shiojiri and Okaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Iida is 390 km. The road distance is 240.2 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Iida without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kanazawa to Iida, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Iida bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Kanazawa to Iida train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Iida is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥9000 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Iida, Japan?
You can take a train from Kanazawa to Iida via Nagano, Shiojiri, and Okaya in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Iidaeki Mae via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 7h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kanazawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kanazawa to Iida bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Kanazawa to Iida train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Iida is 240 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Kanazawa to Iida.
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