There are 3 ways to get from Shiga to Kanazawa by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōtsu to Tsurugatrain A: Special Rapid Service
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain Tsurugi
2h 56m¥3,654–5,155Drive 216.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōtsu to Kanazawacar 216.3 km
2h 57m¥3,635–5,251Train via Fukui-shi
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain
3h 24m¥3,673–5,409
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Kanazawa is to train which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Shiga to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Ōtsu and arriving at Kanazawa via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Shiga and Kanazawa is 245 km. The road distance is 216.3 km.
The best way to get from Shiga to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Shiga to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Shiga to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōtsu station.
Shiga to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Kanazawa is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Shiga to Kanazawa.
There are 564+ hotels available in Kanazawa.
What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōtsu to Kanazawa via Tsuruga in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōtsu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- JR EAST
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