There are 4 ways to get from Shigaraki to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train via Fukui-shi
best- Take the train from Shigaraki to Kibukawatrain
- Take the train from Kibukawa to Kusatsu(Shiga)train
- Take the train from Kusatsu to Nagahamatrain
- Take the train from Nagahama to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain
5h 40mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Kibukawa to Maibaratrain
- Take the train from Maibara to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain
5h 41m¥3,806–5,402Bus
- Take the bus from Midai IC to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
6h 13m¥14,045–18,217Drive 242.7 km
- Drive from Shigaraki to Kanazawacar 242.7 km
2h 57m¥4,215–6,089
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shigaraki to Kanazawa is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Shigaraki to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shigaraki to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Midai IC and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Shigaraki to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Shigaraki and arriving at Kanazawa via Kibukawa, Kusatsu, Nagahama, Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Shigaraki and Kanazawa is 269 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.
The best way to get from Shigaraki to Kanazawa without a car is to train via Fukui-shi which takes 5h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Shigaraki to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Shigaraki to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, depart from Midai IC station.
Shigaraki to Kanazawa train services, operated by Shigaraki Kohgen Railway, depart from Shigaraki station.
The best way to get from Shigaraki to Kanazawa is to train via Fukui-shi which takes 5h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥14000 - ¥19000 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Shigaraki, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Shigaraki to Kanazawa via Kibukawa, Kusatsu, Nagahama, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shigaraki to Kanazawa Station West Gate via Midai IC and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 0748-82-3391
- Website
- koka-skr.co.jp
Train from Shigaraki to Kibukawa
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- koka-skr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kibukawa to Kusatsu(Shiga)
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥360–500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kusatsu to Nagahama
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nagahama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥600–850
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
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
Train from Maibara to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–3,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- ohmitetudo.co.jp
Train from Kibukawa to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- ohmitetudo.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Midai IC to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shigaraki to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Shigaraki to Kanazawa train services, operated by Shigaraki Kohgen Railway, arrive at Kibukawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shigaraki to Kanazawa is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Shigaraki to Kanazawa.
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