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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Kiso is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Kiso is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Kiso?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Kiso. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Kisofukushima via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Kiso?

The distance between Kanazawa and Kiso is 354 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Kiso without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Kanazawa to Kiso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Kiso train from?

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

Where does the Kanazawa to Kiso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Kiso?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Kiso is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kanazawa to Kiso.

Where can I stay near Kiso?

There are 35+ hotels available in Kiso.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain Kagayaki / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Kisofukushimatrain Shinano 12 / ...
3h 45m
Drive 176.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Kisocar 176.5 km
2h 55m
¥3,063–4,424
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
2. Take the taxi from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kisotaxi
4h 43m
¥33,095–39,906

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Distance: 353.9 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Kiso via Nagano and Kisofukushima in around 3h 45m.

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