There are 3 ways to get from Shiojiri 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 23m¥4,468–5,921Drive 189.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiojiri to Kanazawacar 189.3 km
2h 50m¥3,289–4,751Bus
- 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
8h 25m¥4,244–8,798
Shiojiri to Kanazawa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiojiri to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Shiojiri to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiojiri 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 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Shiojiri to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Shiojiri and arriving at Kanazawa via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Shiojiri and Kanazawa is 304 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.
The best way to get from Shiojiri to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Shiojiri to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Shiojiri to Kanazawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shiojiri to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Shiojiri to Kanazawa is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Shiojiri, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Shiojiri to Kanazawa via Nagano in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shiojiri to Kanazawa Station via Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 8h 25m.
- 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/
- 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
Shiojiri to Kanazawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Shiojiri to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiojiri to Kanazawa is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Shiojiri to Kanazawa.
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