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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Kanazawa via Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Kanazawa?

The distance between Karuizawa and Kanazawa is 308 km. The road distance is 253.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Karuizawa to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Kanazawa train from?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Kanazawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Kanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kanazawa is 254 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Karuizawa to Kanazawa.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 563+ hotels available in Kanazawa.

Karuizawa to Kanazawa - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Kanazawa by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
3h 7m
¥4,498–6,111
Drive 253.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Kanazawacar 253.7 km
4h 2m
¥4,403–6,359
Train via Nagano
1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka / ...
3h 44m
¥4,832–6,137

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Distance: 308.4 km
Duration: 3h 7m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Karuizawa to Kanazawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,400–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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