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How to get fromKanazawa to Shibataby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kanazawa to Shibata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Omiya Stationtrain train Kagayaki / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    5h 50m
    ¥10,403–13,381

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Maebus bus Niigata
    5h 56m
    ¥5,049–6,990

  3. Drive  327.2 km

    1. Drive from Kanazawa to Shibatacar car 327.2 km
    3h 56m
    ¥5,613–8,107

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    6h
    ¥5,107–8,053

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  • Distance: 711.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Shibata(Niigata) via Omiya Station and Niigata in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Ekinishi Godochosha-mae to Niigata Eki Mae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–6,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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