There are 3 ways to get from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki 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
4h 6m¥4,688–6,125Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawabus Niigata
4h 56m¥5,000–9,500Drive 305.7 km
- Drive from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-ekicar 305.7 km
3h 31m¥5,296–7,650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki is to train which costs ¥4600 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Niigata Eki Mae and arriving at Kanazawa. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Kanazawa via Joetsumyoko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Kanazawa-eki is 316 km. The road distance is 305.7 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki, including transfers.
Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Niigata Eki Mae station.
Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Kanazawa-eki, Japan?
You can take a train from Niigata to Kanazawa via Joetsumyoko in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–9,500 and the journey takes 4h 52m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- 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
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa station.
Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Niigata Station to Kanazawa-eki.
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