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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Shima is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Shima is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Shima?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Shima. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Ugata via Fukui, Tsuruga and Kintetsu-Nagoya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Shima?

The distance between Kanazawa and Shima is 360 km. The road distance is 326.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Shima without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 52m and costs ¥6500 - ¥10000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Kanazawa to Shima, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Shima train from?

Kanazawa to Shima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.

Where does the Kanazawa to Shima train arrive?

Kanazawa to Shima train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Fukui station.

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Shima?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Shima is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Kanazawa to Shima.

Where can I stay near Shima?

There are 278+ hotels available in Shima.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Ugatatrain Limited Express / ...
6h 52m
¥6,840–10,000
Drive 326.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Shimacar 326.7 km
4h 17m
¥5,660–8,175
Train
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
2. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Nagoyatrain
4. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Ugatatrain
7h 14m
¥7,313–9,914

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Distance: 359.6 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Ugata via Fukui, Tsuruga, Nagoya, and Kintetsu-Nagoya in around 7h 14m.

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