There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Seto by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
4h 47m¥3,400–6,000Train
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Nagoyatrain
4h 52m¥3,913–5,714Drive 220.5 km
- Drive from Kanazawa to Setocar 220.5 km
3h 19m¥3,806–5,497
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Seto is to bus which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Seto is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa station to Seto. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa Station West Gate and arriving at Meitetsu Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Seto. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Setoshi via Fukui, Tsuruga, Nagoya and Kozoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Seto is 250 km. The road distance is 220.5 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Seto without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥3400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Kanazawa to Seto, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Seto bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Kanazawa to Seto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Seto is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs ¥3400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Seto, Japan?
Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Center hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kanazawa to Setoshi via Fukui, Tsuruga, Nagoya, and Kozoji in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kanazawa to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kanazawa to Seto bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Kanazawa to Seto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Fukui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Seto is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kanazawa to Seto.
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