There are 2 ways to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa University by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa University is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa University is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥3700 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Kanazawa University. However, there are services departing from Kyōto and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Kyoto and Kanazawa University is 242 km. The road distance is 225.7 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa University without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥3700 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Kyoto to Kanazawa University, including transfers.
Kyoto to Kanazawa University train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyōto station.
Kyoto to Kanazawa University train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Kanazawa University is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kyoto to Kanazawa University.
There are 563+ hotels available in Kanazawa University.
What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Kanazawa University, Japan?
You can take a train from Kyōto to Kanazawa University via Tsuruga, Kanazawa, Kanazawa Station East Gate Bus Terminal, and Kata-machi in around 2h 46m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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