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How to get fromKusatsu to Kanazawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kusatsu to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kusatsu to Ōmi-Shiotsutrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    3h 22m
    ¥3,518–4,980

  2. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    5h 35m

  3. Drive 217.3 km

    1. Drive from Kusatsu to Kanazawacar car 217.3 km
    2h 55m
    ¥3,773–5,450

  4. Train via Fukui-shi

    1. Take the train from Ritto to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    4. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    3h 40m
    ¥3,862–5,671

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kusatsu to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus bus Takayama
    7h 58m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kusatsu to Kanazawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Kusatsu to Kanazawa via Ōmi-Shiotsu and Tsuruga in around 3h 22m.

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