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How to get fromShiga to Kanazawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shiga to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Fukui-shi

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    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    3. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    3h 24m
    ¥3,673–5,409

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    5h 29m

  3. Drive 216.3 km

    1. Drive from Ōtsu to Kanazawacar car 216.3 km
    2h 57m
    ¥3,715–5,366

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ōtsu to Ōmi-Shiotsutrain train A: Special Rapid Service
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    3h 34m
    ¥3,694–5,225

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 247.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Zeze to Kanazawa via Kyōto, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 3h 24m.

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