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How to get fromLake Biwa to Kanazawaby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lake Biwa to Kanazawa by train or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Hieizan-Sakamoto to Tsurugatrain train B: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2h 37m
    ¥3,276–4,631

  2. Drive 197.3 km

    1. Drive from Shiga to Kanazawacar car 197.3 km
    2h 19m
    ¥3,423–4,944

  3. Train via Fukui-shi

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    3h 24m
    ¥3,673–5,409

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  • Distance: 218.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?

You can take a train from Hieizan-Sakamoto to Kanazawa via Tsuruga in around 2h 37m.

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