There are 4 ways to get from Narai-eki to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Naganotrain Shinano 25 / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka / ...
4h 22m¥4,468–5,921Drive 189.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Narai-eki to Kanazawacar 189.3 km
2h 45m¥3,285–4,744Train, bus
- Take the train from Kisofukushima to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
7h 18mBus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
9h¥4,244–8,798
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narai-eki to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Narai-eki to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Narai-eki to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Kanazawa Station via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Narai-eki to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Narai and arriving at Kanazawa via Shiojiri and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Narai-eki and Kanazawa is 325 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.
The best way to get from Narai-eki to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Narai-eki to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Narai-eki to Kanazawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Narai-eki to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Narai-eki to Kanazawa is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥9000 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Narai-eki, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Narai to Kanazawa via Shiojiri and Nagano in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Narai to Kanazawa Station via Shiojiri, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 9h.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kisofukushima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Narai-eki to Kanazawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Narai-eki to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narai-eki to Kanazawa is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Narai-eki to Kanazawa.
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