There are 3 ways to get from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagoya to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain
3h 35m¥3,930–5,709Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
3h 58m¥3,400–6,000Drive 214.7 km
- Drive from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawacar 214.7 km
2h 55m¥3,729–5,386
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa is to bus which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Meitetsu Nagoya and Kanazawa is 268 km. The road distance is 214.7 km.
The best way to get from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Meitetsu Nagoya, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa via Nagoya, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nagoya to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Meitetsu Nagoya to Kanazawa.
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