There are 4 ways to get from Naoetsu to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
2h 20m¥2,715–3,651Bus
- Take the bus from Kida to Ekinishi Godochosha-maebus Niigata
3h 58m¥2,987–4,311Drive 182.6 km
- Drive from Naoetsu to Kanazawacar 182.6 km
2h 13m¥3,149–4,549Train via Nyūzen
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Kanazawatrain
3h 21m¥2,756–3,787
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naoetsu to Kanazawa is to train which costs ¥2700 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Naoetsu to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Naoetsu to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Kida and arriving at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Naoetsu to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Naoetsu and arriving at Kanazawa via Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between Naoetsu and Kanazawa is 180 km. The road distance is 182.6 km.
The best way to get from Naoetsu to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3700.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Naoetsu to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Naoetsu to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Kida station.
Naoetsu to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.
The best way to get from Naoetsu to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Naoetsu, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,300 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Kida to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,900–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Kida to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Naoetsu to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Naoetsu to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kanazawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naoetsu to Kanazawa is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Naoetsu to Kanazawa.
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