There are 4 ways to get from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shirakawaguchi to Gifutrain
- Take the train from Gifu to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain
4h 47mDrive 177.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawacar 177.3 km
3h 5m¥3,068–4,432Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
5h 45m¥3,960–6,634Train, bus
- Take the train from Shirakawaguchi to Takayamatrain [20368] Jr Takayama / ...
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
6h 35m¥4,608–5,996
Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa station. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Kanazawa Station West Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Shirakawaguchi and arriving at Kanazawa via Gifu, Tsuruga and Fukui. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Shirakawaguchi Station and Kanazawa is 290 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shirakawaguchi station.
The best way to get from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3900 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Shirakawaguchi Station, 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.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shirakawaguchi to Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shirakawaguchi to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Gifu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Shirakawaguchi to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- 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
- 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
Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa Station West Gate.
Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Gifu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa is 177 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Shirakawaguchi Station to Kanazawa.
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