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

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There are 5 ways to get from Shijuku to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Igakambe to Yamatoyagitrain train
    2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain train
    3. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    4. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    5. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    5h 43m
    ¥5,731–8,714

  2. Drive 255.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shijuku to Kanazawacar car 255.1 km
    3h 7m
    ¥4,426–6,393

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    6h 22m
    ¥5,400–8,000

  4. Train, bus via Matsusaka

    1. Take the train from Ise-Nakagawa to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Limited Express
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    6h 45m
    ¥5,076–10,001

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Iga-Kambe to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Urban Liner
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    7h 10m
    ¥6,195–9,347

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  • Distance: 341.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Shijuku to Kanazawa via Igakambe, Yamato-Yagi, Kyōto, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shijuku to Kanazawa Station West Gate via Kuwamachi and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 22m.

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