What is the cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa?

The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa?

The fastest way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.

Is there a direct bus between Takayama and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Obuse and arriving at Ekinishi Godochosha-mae via Kida. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Takayama and Kanazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Kanazawa. However, there are services departing from Suzaka and arriving at Kanazawa via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Takayama to Kanazawa?

The distance between Takayama and Kanazawa is 248 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.

How do I travel from Takayama to Kanazawa without a car?

The best way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.

How long does it take to get from Takayama to Kanazawa?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Takayama to Kanazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Kanazawa bus from?

Takayama to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Obuse station.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Kanazawa train from?

Takayama to Kanazawa train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Suzaka station.

Train or bus from Takayama to Kanazawa?

The best way to get from Takayama to Kanazawa is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Takayama to Kanazawa bus arrive?

Takayama to Kanazawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Kida station.

Where does the Takayama to Kanazawa train arrive?

Takayama to Kanazawa train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Takayama to Kanazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Kanazawa is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Takayama to Kanazawa.

Where can I stay near Kanazawa?

There are 566+ hotels available in Kanazawa.

Takayama to Kanazawa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Kanazawa by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Suzaka to Naganotrain [161394] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 51m
¥7,398–9,276
Drive 242.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Takayama to Kanazawacar 242.3 km
3h 8m
¥4,198–6,064
Bus
1. Take the bus from Obuse to Kidabus
2. Take the bus from Kida to Ekinishi Godochosha-maebus Niigata
4h 42m

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Distance: 247.5 km
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Takayama, Nagano, Japan and Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Takayama to Kanazawa via Suzaka and Nagano in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Takayama to Ekinishi Godochosha-mae via Obuse and Kida in around 4h 42m.

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