There are 3 ways to get from Nagoya to Kanazawa Station 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 26m¥3,930–5,709Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
4h 4m¥3,400–6,000Drive 207.6 km
- Drive from Nagoya to Kanazawa Stationcar 207.6 km
3h 11m¥3,605–5,207
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Kanazawa Station is to bus which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Kanazawa Station is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥3600 - ¥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 Nagoya to Kanazawa Station. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Nagoya and Kanazawa Station is 267 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Kanazawa Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Nagoya to Kanazawa Station, including transfers.
Nagoya to Kanazawa Station bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya to Kanazawa Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Kanazawa Station is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥6000 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Nagoya, Japan and Kanazawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagoya to Kanazawa via Tsuruga and Fukui in around 3h 26m. 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 Kanazawa Station bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Nagoya to Kanazawa Station train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Kanazawa Station is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Nagoya to Kanazawa Station.
There are 563+ hotels available in Kanazawa Station.







