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

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Suwa is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Kanazawa and Suwa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa station to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa Station and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Suwa?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Nagano and Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Suwa?

The distance between Kanazawa and Suwa is 323 km. The road distance is 208.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Suwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kanazawa to Suwa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Suwa bus from?

Kanazawa to Suwa bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Kanazawa Station.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Suwa train from?

Kanazawa to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.

Train or bus from Kanazawa to Suwa?

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Suwa is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥9500 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Kanazawa to Suwa bus arrive?

Kanazawa to Suwa bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kanazawa to Suwa train arrive?

Kanazawa to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Suwa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Suwa is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Kanazawa to Suwa.

Where can I stay near Suwa?

There are 211+ hotels available in Suwa.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain Kagayaki / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain Shinano 12 / ...
3h 25m
¥4,829–6,385
Drive 208.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Suwacar 208.9 km
3h 4m
¥3,625–5,236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
8h 9m
¥4,545–9,106

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Distance: 322.8 km
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Kami-Suwa via Nagano and Matsumoto in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanazawa Station to Kami-Suwa via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and Matsumoto in around 8h 9m.

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