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How to get fromKobe to Ishikawa-kenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kobe to Ishikawa-ken by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    3h 44m
    ¥6,776–9,302

  2. Drive 294.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kobe to Kanazawacar car 294.4 km
    4h 3m
    ¥5,107–7,376

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nishi-Motomachi to Osaka-Umedatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukuibus bus
    3. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    6h 44m
    ¥7,493–11,579

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sannomiya BT to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    7h 47m
    ¥8,860–11,960

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Map of how to get from Kobe to Ishikawa-ken.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 314.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Motomachi to Kanazawa via Ōsaka, Tsuruga, and Kanazawa in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sannomiya BT to Kanazawa via Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit and Kanazawa Station West Gate in around 7h 47m.

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