There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Maki by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Maki Katahigashibus Niigata
4h 33m¥6,695–8,826Drive 278.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Kanazawa to Makicar 278.6 km
3h 23m¥4,834–6,982Train
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
5h 8m¥5,077–6,783
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Maki is to drive which costs ¥4800 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Maki is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa to Maki. However, there are services departing from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae and arriving at Maki Katahigashi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Maki. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Maki(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Maki is 287 km. The road distance is 278.6 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Maki without a car is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Kanazawa to Maki, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Maki bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Kanazawa to Maki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Maki is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Maki, Niigata, Japan?
Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Maki Katahigashi twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–6,000 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanazawa to Maki(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Maki Katahigashi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kanazawa to Maki bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Maki Katahigashi station.
Kanazawa to Maki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Maki is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Kanazawa to Maki.
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