There are 4 ways to get from Kanazawa to Ueno by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Tsugetrain
4h 43m¥4,693–6,784Drive 251.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kanazawa to Uenocar 251.4 km
3h 14m¥3,845–5,553Bus
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kuwamachibus
6h 27m¥5,371–7,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Nagoya
- Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambetrain Urban Liner
6h 55m¥6,171–9,200
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Ueno is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Ueno is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kanazawa station to Ueno. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa Station West Gate and arriving at Kuwamachi via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Ueno. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Igaueno via Fukui, Tsuruga, Kyōto, Kusatsu(Shiga) and Tsuge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Kanazawa and Ueno is 310 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Ueno without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Kanazawa to Ueno, including transfers.
Kanazawa to Ueno bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Kanazawa to Ueno train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.
The best way to get from Kanazawa to Ueno is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4600 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Ueno, Japan?
You can take a train from Kanazawa to Igaueno via Fukui, Tsuruga, Kyōto, Kusatsu(Shiga), and Tsuge in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Kuwamachi via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 27m.
- 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 Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kusatsu(Shiga) to Tsuge
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–850
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Iga-Kambe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,400
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- 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
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kuwamachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Kanazawa to Ueno bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Kanazawa to Ueno train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Fukui station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Ueno is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Kanazawa to Ueno.
There are 50+ hotels available in Ueno.