There are 4 ways to get from Kanazawa to Shibata by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
4h 59m¥5,087–6,783Bus
- Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Maebus Niigata
- Take the bus from 新潟駅前 to 聖篭新発田bus 山形〜新潟
6h 23m¥5,212–7,056Drive 327.2 km
- Drive from Kanazawa to Shibatacar 327.2 km
3h 56m¥5,678–8,201Train, bus
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsutrain
- Take the bus from Naoetsu to Niigata Eki-Maebus
8h 14m¥5,277–8,620
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa to Shibata. However, there are services departing from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae and arriving at 聖篭新発田 via 新潟駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Shibata. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Shibata(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Shibata is 344 km. The road distance is 327.2 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kanazawa to Shibata, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Shibata bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Kanazawa to Shibata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Shibata is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Shibata, Japan?
You can take a train from Kanazawa to Shibata(Niigata) via Joetsumyoko and Niigata in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to 聖篭新発田 via Niigata Eki Mae and 新潟駅前 in around 6h 23m.
- 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
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kanazawa to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- ainokaze.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
Train from Toyama to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–6,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Website
- yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 聖篭新発田
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Schedules at
- yamakobus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Naoetsu to Niigata Eki-Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,200
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Kanazawa to Shibata bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Niigata Eki Mae station.
Kanazawa to Shibata train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Shibata is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Kanazawa to Shibata.
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