There are 3 ways to get from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken 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 30m¥6,130–8,409Drive 215.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya to Kanazawacar 215.9 km
2h 55m¥3,745–5,410Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
4h 1m¥5,446–8,300
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken station. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Nagoya and Ishikawa-ken is 271 km. The road distance is 215.9 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken, including transfers.
Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Nagoya, Japan and Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagoya to Kanazawa via Tsuruga, Fukui, and Kanazawa in around 3h 30m. 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
Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Nagoya to Ishikawa-ken.
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