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How to get fromNagoya to Kanazawa Castleby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagoya to Kanazawa Castle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagoya to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    3h 58m
    ¥3,930–5,709

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    4h 30m
    ¥3,400–6,000

  3. Drive 205.9 km

    1. Drive from Nagoya to Kanazawa Castlecar car 205.9 km
    3h 8m
    ¥3,573–5,160

  4. Bus via Kata-machi

    1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    4h 40m
    ¥3,656–6,650

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  • Distance: 269.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Nagoya, Japan and Kanazawa Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Nagoya to Kanazawa Castle via Tsuruga, Fukui, and Kanazawa in around 3h 58m. 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.

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