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How to get fromShōdoshima to Kanazawaby car ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Shōdoshima to Kanazawa by car ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Kobecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Kitashinchitrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain train
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train
    7h 59m
    ¥7,438–11,274

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Fukuda Port to Himeji Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Himeji Port to Kanazawacar car
    6h 31m
    ¥7,277–10,378

  3. Car ferry, train via Fukui-shi

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain train
    4. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain train
    5. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    6. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    8h 9m
    ¥8,578–12,324

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Okayamacarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Okayama to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus
    9h 52m

  5. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Meishin Takatsukibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meishin Takatsuki to Fukuibus bus
    4. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    10h 26m
    ¥10,878–14,074

  6. Car ferry to Takamatsu Airport, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane TAK - KMQ
    7h 46m
    ¥25,438–113,074

  7. Car ferry, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Matsushigebus bus
    3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane TKS - KMQ
    8h 32m
    ¥29,738–116,624

  8. Car ferry, train to Okayama Airport, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Shodoshima to Takamatsu Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain train
    3. Fly from Okayama Airport (OKJ) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane OKJ - KMQ
    9h 55m
    ¥41,968–55,564

Takamatsu Airport (TAK) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket¥23,219Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shōdoshima to Kanazawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 446.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Shōdoshima, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shōdoshima to Kanazawa. However, you can take the taxi to Shodoshima, take the car ferry to Kobe, walk to Port Terminal, take the train to Sannomiya(Port Liner), take the train to Kitashinchi, walk to Ōsaka, take the train to Tsuruga, then take the train to Kanazawa. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shōdoshima to Kanazawa via Shodoshima, Takamatsu Ferry Terminal, Takamatsu(Kagawa), Okayama, Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 8h 9m.

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