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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shirakawaguchi to Gifutrain train
    2. Take the train from Gifu to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain train
    4. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train
    4h 47m

  2. Drive 178 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawa to Kanazawacar car 178 km
    3h 6m
    ¥3,084–4,454

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus bus Nagoya
    5h 45m
    ¥3,960–6,634

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shirakawaguchi to Takayamatrain train [20368] Jr Takayama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus bus Takayama
    6h 35m
    ¥4,608–5,996

Shirakawa to Kanazawa by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Shirakawaguchi to Kanazawa via Gifu, Tsuruga, and Fukui in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gate hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 58m.

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