There are 4 ways to get from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
5h 19m¥4,745–6,469Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Ekinishi Godochosha-maebus Niigata
6h 3m¥5,145–9,769Drive 302.3 km
- Drive from Niigata to Kanazawacar 302.3 km
3h 28m¥5,249–7,581Bus, train
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Naoetsubus
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Kanazawatrain
7h 59m¥4,918–8,393
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa is to train which costs ¥4700 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Niigata Eki Mae and arriving at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Aoyama(Niigata) and arriving at Kanazawa via Niigata and Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Niigata (State) and Kanazawa is 323 km. The road distance is 302.3 km.
The best way to get from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Niigata (State) to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Niigata Eki Mae station.
Niigata (State) to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs ¥4700 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥10000 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Niigata (State), Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Aoyama(Niigata) to Kanazawa via Niigata and Joetsumyoko in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae twice daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–9,500 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
Train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- echigo-tokimeki.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- ainokaze.co.jp
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
- 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 Niigata Eki Mae to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki-Mae to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–4,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata (State) to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae station.
Niigata (State) to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata (State) to Kanazawa is 302 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Niigata (State) to Kanazawa.
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