There are 4 ways to get from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Naganotrain Shinano 25 / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka / ...
3h 56m¥14,797–18,287Drive 212.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimosuwa to Kanazawacar 212.4 km
3h 14m¥3,685–5,323Bus, train
- Take the bus from Karasawa to Ueda Stationbus
- Take the train from Ueda Nagano to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
4h 32m¥13,212–18,101Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
7h 51m¥18,952–26,071
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Kanazawa Station via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Shiojiri and arriving at Kanazawa via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Shimosuwa and Kanazawa is 329 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥14000 - ¥19000.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Shimosuwa to Kanazawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shimosuwa to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥14000 - ¥19000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥19000 - ¥27000 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Shimosuwa, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa via Shiojiri and Nagano in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa Station via Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 7h 51m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueda Nagano to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–5,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Karasawa to Ueda Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,100
- Schedules at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimosuwa to Kanazawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Shimosuwa to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimosuwa to Kanazawa is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Shimosuwa to Kanazawa.
There are 563+ hotels available in Kanazawa.