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

The cheapest way to get from Kiso to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiso to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.

Is there a direct train between Kiso and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kiso to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Kisofukushima and arriving at Kanazawa via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Kiso to Kanazawa?

The distance between Kiso and Kanazawa is 355 km. The road distance is 176.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiso to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Kiso to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiso to Kanazawa train from?

Kiso to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kisofukushima station.

Where does the Kiso to Kanazawa train arrive?

Kiso to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Kiso to Kanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiso to Kanazawa is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Kiso to Kanazawa.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 568+ hotels available in Kanazawa.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kisofukushima to Naganotrain Shinano 23 / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka / ...
4h 8m
Drive 176.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kiso to Kanazawacar 176.1 km
2h 56m
¥3,055–4,413
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Kiso to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
4h 48m
¥33,238–39,618

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Distance: 355.2 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kiso to Kanazawa via Kisofukushima and Nagano in around 4h 8m.

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