There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Kanazawa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain [15828] JR Agatsuma / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka
5h 35m¥5,795–8,097Drive 303 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Kanazawacar 303 km
4h 14m¥5,249–7,582Bus
- Take the bus from 新前橋駅 to 金沢駅東口bus 高速バス 東京・さいたま・群馬～富山・金沢線
9h 12m¥7,195–10,497Train, fly
- Take the train from Nakanojo to Uenotrain
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane HND - KMQ
7h 13m¥15,655–25,337
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from 高山役場前 and arriving at 金沢駅東口 via 新前橋駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Nakanojo and arriving at Kanazawa via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Takayama and Kanazawa is 398 km. The road distance is 303 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Takayama to Kanazawa, including transfers.
Takayama to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 新前橋駅 station.
Takayama to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nakanojo station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Gunma, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a bus from 高山役場前 to Kanazawa via 中之条駅, Nakanojo, and Takasaki in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from 新前橋駅 to 金沢駅東口 once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–9,000 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nakanojo to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–6,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nakanojo to Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
Bus from 新前橋駅 to 金沢駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 金沢駅東口 station.
Takayama to Kanazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Kanazawa is 303 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Takayama to Kanazawa.
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