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How to get fromKyoto (State) to Kanazawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto (State) to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train Thunderbird
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2h 47m
    ¥3,724–5,255

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fukakusa to Fukuibus bus
    2. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    5h 5m
    ¥4,545–6,578

  3. Drive 224.2 km

    1. Drive from Kyoto to Kanazawacar car 224.2 km
    3h 11m
    ¥3,893–5,624

  4. Train, bus

    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 24m

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  • Distance: 239 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?

You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Kanazawa via Kyoto, Kyōto, and Tsuruga in around 2h 47m.

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